Physical conditioning was virtually non-existent. Yet, Bob Pettit completely broke the mold. Improving his physicality, 'Big Blue' emerged as a trailblazer. At 91, the Hall of Famer looked back on ...

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1959 — In the NBA All-Star game in Detroit, St. Louis’ Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor of Minneapolis become the first co-winners of the MVP award, leading the West to a 124-108 victory.

1956 — Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA record four All-Star MVP awards. Pettit leads the West team with 20 points and 24 rebounds in a 108-94 win over the East.