NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93

Bob Pettit was named an All-Star in all 11 of his NBA seasons [Getty Images]Bob Pettit, the first man to receive the NBA's MVP (most valuable player) award, has died aged 93. Pettit won the award twice, in its first year in 1955-56 and again in 1958-59, when he topped the scoring charts in both seasons. He was also named an NBA All-Star in all 11 of his seasons and was the first player to reach 20,000 points.Having starred for Louisiana State University, Pettit was signed by Milwaukee Hawks in t