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Elgin Gay Baylor (/ ˈ ɛ l dʒ ɪ n / 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.
Born: , in Washington, Died: March 22, 2021. Colleges: College of Idaho, Seattle University. High Schools: Phelps Vocational in Washington, District of Columbia, Spingarn in Washington, District of Columbia. Draft: Minneapolis Lakers, 14th round (2nd pick, 91st overall), 1956 NBA Draft, and Minneapolis Lakers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall ...
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.
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...
Mar 22, 2021 · Elgin Baylor, the Lakers’ Hall of Fame forward who became one of the N.B.A.’s greatest players, displaying acrobatic brilliance that foreshadowed the athleticism of later generations of...
Mar 23, 2021 · Elgin Baylor, the Los Angeles Lakers’ first superstar and one of the greatest players in NBA history, died Monday, the Lakers announced. He was 86. By Dan Woike. Staff Writer Follow. March 23...
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.
