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Elgin Gay Baylor ( / ˈɛldʒɪn / EL-jin; September 16, 1934 – March 22, 2021) was an American professional basketball player, coach, and executive. He played 14 seasons as a forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers. Baylor was a gifted shooter, a strong rebounder, and an accomplished passer ...
- 1958–1971
Elgin Baylor was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1977 . When was Elgin Baylor drafted? Elgin Baylor was drafted by Minneapolis Lakers , 14th round (2nd pick, 91st overall), 1956 NBA Draft , and Minneapolis Lakers , 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1958 NBA Draft .
- September 16, 1934
Sep 13, 2021 · The 1st aerial showman in NBA history, Lakers legend Elgin Baylor was a 10-time All-NBA performer and a top-notch scorer. Strong and graceful at 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds, Baylor averaged 27.4 ...
Mar 22, 2021 · Elgin Baylor, the Lakers’ 11-time NBA All-Star who soared through the 1960s with a high-scoring style of basketball that became the model for the modern player, died Monday. He was 86.
Mar 22, 2021 · Elgin Baylor maneuvering between Bill Bradley, left, and Dick Barnett of the Knicks during the 1970 N.B.A. finals. “You could not stop Elgin from driving to the basket,” Oscar Robertson wrote.
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Mar 22, 2021 · Elgin Gay Baylor was born in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 16, 1934. He was named after his father’s favorite watch, an “Elgin” timepiece. Although he starred at two high schools, Baylor ...
Mar 22, 2021 · Basketball Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor died from natural causes Monday, according to the Los Angeles Lakers. Baylor, who played for the Lakers for 14 seasons and was an All-Star 11 times, was 86.
