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The Pistol Movie
The Pistol Birth of a Legend
The Pete Maravich movie, The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend, is the uplifting story of a scrawny eighth grade boy whose stunning basketball skills earn him a spot on the high school team! Unfortunately for young Pete Maravich (Adam Guier), his style of "showtime" basketball is way ahead of its time, making him the target of ridicule and socially separates him from his teammates. Against all odds, Pete perseveres with the constant encouragement of his mentor and father, Press Maravich (Days of Our Lives' Nick Benedict) and the love of his mother Helen (Academy Award nominee Millie Perkins). The legend of college basketball's greatest scorer begins in the heart of a thirteen year old dreamer who soon becomes known to the world as The Pistol.
Maravich
Maravich ~ A Glimpse of Greatness
by Pistol Pete Maravich Fan - Rick Houston
We had just finished our last game of JV basketball in March of 1972 at South Rowan High School in China Grove, N.C. Our coach said that if we wanted to have a chance to play basketball on the varsity level, we better work on our game throughout the summer and go to a basketball camp if possible. As soon as I got home, I opened the Salisbury Post and as usual went straight for the sports page. The first thing that I saw was an advertisement for a basketball camp at Campbell College in Buies Creek, N.C. The ad called it the best camp in the country with famous coaches and players that would be the instructors and counselors. The list included John Wooden and Press Maravich as the top 2 coaches, and Tom McMillan, George Leman and many other famous ACC players. Then, I saw it. The last part of the ad said that Pete Maravich would put on a clinic for the campers on Friday. That sealed the deal for me. Pete had been my hero for many years. I followed his career and even tried to emulate him with the long hair, floppy socks, no look passes, and variety of shots. Of course, I had problems with the no looks and the variety of shots. I hounded my parents every day until they finally gave in and let me have the entry fee. I talked a teammate into going along as my roommate. We attended the first session in July. We got to Campbell College and at first glance it didn’t look like much. The buildings were old and it was located in the middle of nowhere. However, my opinion soon changed when Monday morning rolled around. At each gym, we were instructed by a famous coach. We were divided up into teams that played at the end of each instruction period with the top teams playing on Friday afternoon in front of the coaches. The third day, I finally got to Press Maravich’s session. We piled into a classroom. Mr. Maravich told us stories of his career, and then he started talking about Pete. This was heaven on earth. I don’t believe that I took my eyes off him. I could not believe the commitment that Pete made to basketball. The story of taking the ball everywhere that he went and even dribbling from the car stuck with me. It seemed like Friday would never come. Thursday night, I didn’t sleep a wink. We were the first campers in the gym by skipping breakfast. The campers sit around the outside of the court. Pete finally came into the gym. He was wearing sunglasses and dressed in a warm up suit. He was much bigger than I thought he would be. Pete proceeded to go through some ball handling drills with Press narrating. The fingertip figure eight dribble drill was performed right in front of me. He said that the ball would play a song as he dribbled it. The ball was so close to the ground and moving so quick that it seemed impossible. He ended his performance by spinning the ball on his finger, bouncing it off his head for a bank shot into the hoop. I had died and gone to heaven. Nobody wanted to be around my teammate and I when we returned because that was the only conversation that we would talk about. They did not believe the things that we told them of his performance. From that Friday on, Pete’s legend grew with me. When he was traded to the New Orleans Jazz, they played the Carolina Cougars and of course I was at every game in Charlotte. When the college basketball season ends each year, I pop a bottle of champagne to toast another year that Pete’s scoring records stand. Some of the longest standing records in sports and I don’t believe that they will be broken unless a four point line and a 10 second shot clock is implemented. It’s a travesty that the records aren’t talked about any more than they are. Pete’s impact helped me understand the work ethic that I needed to become a better player. The biggest thing in my life that his videos have helped is for my son. I ordered them off a Christian website from the internet and have played and preached their importance to him since he was 4 years old. My son has grown to almost the same build and height as Pete and it’s amazing to see the similarities in his jump shot. I will never forget the glimpse of greatness.
Share Your Pistol Pete Story
Pistol Pete Maravich... the name still rings in the ears of basketball fans across America. Who can forget the floppy socks, the behind-the-back passes, between-the-legs dribbling, and the wondrous assortment of shots that made him a magician in the game of basketball? If you are a Pistol Pete fan, if you saw Pete play, if you studied Pete’s Homework Basketball series, if you heard Pete’s Christian testimony, if you saw The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend, if you read any books about Pete, we want to hear from you!
Your essays or “articles” may be about whatever you want about your memories of Pete Maravich. If you are a basketball player, tell us how Pete influenced your game. If you used the Homework Basketball videos as part of your training, tell us how they helped your game. If you saw Pete play or have seen videos of his games, tell us what you thought about Pete Maravich. The list goes on. Send us your story by email at info@pistol-pete-videos.com
Coaching Basketball Set
Our coaching basketball set provides drills on ball handling, dribbling, passing, shooting, and more. It also has the movie, "The Pistol" and the "Pistol Pete: Heir to a Dream" paperback autobiography. $119.99More
The Fab 5 DVD Collector's Set
The Fab 5 DVD Collector's Set has the entire Homework Basketball Series and the movie, "The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend" $109.99More
Pistol Pete: Heir to a Dream Paperback Autobiography
Pistol Pete Heir to a Dream is a book dedicated to the memory of Pete's father and mother, Press and Helen Maravich. They taught Pete that character never quits and that, with patience and persistence, dreams can be realized. Buy for only $12.99!More
Pete's Christian Testimony
Shortly before his death, Pete gave his Christian testimony in his own words at a gathering at Jimmie Walker's house. Guests included singer Glen Campbell. Pete's testimony can only be found in the bonus footage of The Pistol Inspirational Edition DVD. Buy this DVD for only $18.99.More
Pete Maravich Jersey
Atlanta Hawks #44 throwback jersey. Swingman Adidas NBA Jersey. Officially NBA licensed.More