Elgin Baylor Rank
About Elgin Baylor
Elgin Baylor played as a small forward for the now Los Angeles Lakers for 14 seasons. He helped the team to win the NBA championship in 1972. After his playing career, he worked as a coach and was mostly with the New Orleans Jazz. He also served in other administrative positions and spent more than two decades with the Los Angeles Clippers as its general manager.
Parents
- Uzziel Lewis
- John Wesley Baylor
Siblings
- Sal
- Kermit
Spouse(s)
- Ruby Saunder (married between 1958 and 1974)
Children
- Krystle
- Alison
- Alan
Education
He began his career during his time at Phelps Vocational High School. He continued at College of Idaho. He also attended Seattle University.
Awards
In 1958, he received the Helms Foundation Player of the Year prize. His name was included in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1977. As an administrator, he was crowned the NBA Executive of the Year in 2006.
Trivia
The Seattle Redhawks and the Lakers have retired the number 22 in his honor.
His statue was unveiled at the Lakers’ Staples Center in 2018.
His brothers were also basketball players.
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F.A.Q. about Elgin Baylor
When is his birthday?
Elgin Baylor's birthday is on September 16, 1934.
In how many days is his birthday?
Elgin's birthday is in 75 days
How old was Elgin when he died?
He was 86 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 22, 2021.
How old would he be today?
Elgin Baylor would be 87 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Elgin from?
He was born in Washington, D.C., U.S..
Elgin Baylor's Popularity
Elgin Baylor was a famous American basketball player, who was born on September 16, 1934. As a person born on this date, Elgin Baylor is listed in our database as the 52nd most popular celebrity for the day (September 16) and the 52nd most popular for the year (1934).
People born on September 16 fall under the Zodiac sign of Virgo, the Virgin. Elgin Baylor is the 1467th most popular Virgo.
Aside from information specific to Elgin Baylor's birthday, Elgin Baylor is the 9987th most famous American and ranks 89th in famous people born in Washington, D.C., U.S.
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