The New Orleans Jazz basketball team celebrates its 30th Anniversary in 2004. Historically significant to the legacy of the city's first NBA team is the night that Pete Maravich scored 68 points, the most points ever scored by a guard in the National Basketball Association.
Maravich, who was known as Pistol Pete for his deadly shooting accuracy, and the Jazz took on Hall of Famer Walt Frazier and the New York Knicks at the New Orleans Superdome on February 25, 1977. That legendary game is featured here, along with interviews of former teammates, fans, sportswriters, coaches and even Maravich family members.
The DVD running time is 58 minutes and it is not rated.
First Head Coach Scotty Robertson
Pete's Brother, Ronnie Maravich
Sportswriter Dave LaGarde
Jazz Player Aaron James
Owner Mark Hermann
Maravich Attorney Guy Smith
Jazz Player Bud Stallworth
Former ABA Player Austin "Red" Robbins
Actual 68 Point Game footage
I played high school basketball in Lafayette from 1967-70. Pete graduated from LSU in 1970. He was my idol. I saw him play in the Cow Palace at LSU, and have read everything I can get my hands on about his life, and wondered at how he did what he did on the court w/ half a heart. I have his Life Stories cassette from his speech in Peoria just before he died. To me, it's chilling. Thanks for making the DVD available.
David A. Smart, Lexington KY
I'm a huge Pistol Pete fan. I saw him play the Sixers in Philadelphia and Hershey several times. I remember watching the 68 point game...it was amazing! When Pete came to town it was definite "must see" event. I still think he is one of greatest basketball players ever...nobody even to this day can handle the basketball like the Pistol. I'm glad I have a copy of that special night.
My favorite Pistol moment: When he did a fake behind the back pass in front of Wilt Chamberlain and then took the ball to the basket.
Don Hershey, Harrisburg PA
I grew up in Covington and have admired Pistol Pete since his days at LSU and with the Jazz. I firmly believe if Pete had not injured his knee that the Jazz would still be New Orleans . I will never forget some of the games I saw as kid in the Superdome where Pete would steal the show. I also admired Pete for turning his life around with the Lord and the fine examples that he lived.
Sincerely, Paul C. Knowlton, Dallas TX
I am a member of Tiger Roar, a LSU Sports website. Being a Pistol Pete fan I had to have it (ìThe Night of Pistol Peteî). Thanks for putting it out.
Roger Basco, Memphis TN
Pete Maravich was someone I watched as a kid & I thought it would be great to expose his game & accomplishments to my sons. I look forward to viewing the DVD.
Jeff Yukawa, Rancho Palos Verdes CA
I grew up in Kansas City during the 60s and 70s. Pete Maravich & Tiny Nate Archibald were my heroes.
Michael Cox, Independence MO
I have been trying to find a decent video on the Pistol forever. My brother and I were about 10 and 14 when Pete Maravich was in college. The first time he came to Seattle to play the Sonics was like going to see the Pope and the Beatles only much bigger!
Chris Miller, Seattle WA
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