Elgin Baylor

Categories: Basketball
    • Birth name: Elgin Gay Baylor
    • Born: September 16, 1934
    • Birthplace: Washington DC
    • Height: 6'5"
    • Weight: 225 lbs
    • High schools: Phelps Vocational, Spingarn
    • Colleges: College of Idaho, Seattle University
    • 11-time NBA All-Star
    • 10-time All-NBA
    • Missed part of a season when called to active duty as an US Army Reservist
    • Member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity

  • Retired professional basketball player Elgin Baylor played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association and most recently served as the vice president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Clippers.

    Baylor was dismissed from the Clippers in October of 2008. In February of 2009, Baylor filed a lawsuit against the Clippers claiming that he was discriminated against becuase of his age and race.ESPN.com: Baylor Alleges Age, Race Discrimination

  • Basketball Career

    • September 16, 1934: Born in Washington D.C.
    • 1958: Graduated from Seattle University
    • 1958-1971: Played for Minneapolis Lakers/Los Angeles Lakers
    • 1959: Named NBA Rookie of the Year
    • 1959: NBA All-Star Game co-MVP
    • 1974: Named assistant coach of the New Orleans Jazz
    • 1976-1979: Head coach of the Utah Jazz
    • 1977: Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame
    • 1980: Named to the NBA 35th Anniversary All-Time Team
    • 1986-2008: Vice President of Basketball Operations for Los Angeles Clippers
    • 2006: NBA Executive of the Year

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