the life of Pete Maravich Kriegel, Mark. creator text bibliography biography nyu New York, NY Free Press 2008 1st Free Press trade paperback ed. monographic eng

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x, 393 p., [18] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm. Recounts the life and achievements of the troubled 1970s basketball star, from his relationship with his obsessive father and unbroken college scoring record to the personal demons that challenged his life and his evangelical Christian faith. Special opportunity -- Mr. Basketball -- Pro ball -- The cult of press -- Country gentlemen -- The basketball gene -- The devil in Ronnie Montini -- "Pistol Pete" -- Changing the game -- The deep end -- King of the cow palace -- Showtime -- One of us -- Marked man -- The blackhawks -- The unbearable whiteness of being Pete -- Take me -- Smothered -- All that jazz -- The loser -- Take me, part 2 -- Amazing grace -- Patrimony. Mark Kriegel. Includes bibliographical references (p. 337-372) and index. Maravich, Pete 1947-1988 Maravich, Pete 1947-1988 Basketball players United States Biography Jugadores de Baloncesto Estados Unidos Biografía 20150500 GV 884 M311K 2008 796.323092 0743284984 (pbk.) : 9780743284981 (pbk.) : 2006051526 BKL 080131 20240510141024.0 101269