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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.
Elgin Baylor was a Hall of Fame small forward who played 14 seasons in the NBA, mostly for the Lakers. He won MVP, All-NBA, and All-Star awards, and averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds per game.
- September 16, 1934
Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about Elgin Baylor, one of the most spectacular and versatile players in NBA history. He played 14 seasons with the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers, led the league in scoring twice, and was a 10-time All-NBA First Team selection.
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 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 23, 2021 · Lakers' star Elgin Baylor helped revolutionize the NBA, inspiring Julius Erving, David Thompson, Dave Bing and other pioneers of the modern game.
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.
