Recalling Basketball Dazzler 'Pistol' Pete Maravich [audio 7min]
Even if you grew up watching Michael Jordan, have been dazzled by Kobe Bryant and floored by LeBron James, you'll still want to see the moves of"Pistol" Pete Maravich, one of the great ball players of all time. Mark Kriegel, a former columnist for the New York Daily News, chronicles the basketball legend's life and career in his new book, Pistol: The Life of Pete Maravich. Kriegel speaks with Scott Simon about the basketball icon's record-breaking career, his relationship with his father and how he inspired fans with his uncanny charisma. Webpage includes extended report, book excerpt, links to video clips.
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