Elgin Baylor
- January 8, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Elgin Baylor |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 16, 1934(1934-09-16) |
| Age | 90 |
| Date Of Death | March 22, 2021, Los Angeles, CA |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Washington, D.C. |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Elgin Baylor Biography
| Name | Elgin Baylor |
| Birthday | Sep 16 |
| Birth Year | 1934 |
| Place Of Birth | Washington |
| Home Town | Washington, D.C. |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Ruby Saunder , Elaine Baylor |
Elgin Baylor is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on September 16, 1934 in Washington, Washington, D.C., United States. NBA Hall of Fame forward who played for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers from 1958 to 1971; named to 11 NBA All-Star games and had his #22 jersey retired by the Lakers.
He came to the Minneapolis Lakers just a few years after star center George Mikan ended his career with the team.
His brothers Sal and Kermit were a big influence in his basketball life. He was married to Ruby Saunder from 1958 to 1974.
Elgin Baylor Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Elgin Baylor is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Elgin Baylor 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He dropped out of school and worked at a furniture store before joining the NBA.
He was the #1 overall draft pick in 1958 and was named Rookie of the Year in 1959.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
Elgin Baylor height 6 ft 5 in Elgin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Elgin Baylor Dating?
According to our records, Elgin Baylor married to Ruby Saunder , Elaine Baylor. As of December 1, 2023, Elgin Baylor’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Elgin Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Elgin Baylor celebrates birthday on September 16 of every year.
What is Elgin Baylor known for?
On November 15, 1960, Baylor became the first player in NBA history to break the 70-point barrier when he torched the New York Knicks for 71 points. Baylor, who teamed with Jerry West to form one of the most-feared scoring duos in the NBA, was named All-NBA First Team ten times.
Does Elgin Baylor have a ring?
Elgin Baylor, who grew up in Washington, averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds during his 14-year NBA career (1958 to 1972). His team, the Lakers, lost in the NBA Finals eight times. Baylor never won a championship ring.
Is Elgin Baylor still living?
March 22, 2021
What college did Elgin Baylor go to?
College
How many Baylor players are in the NBA?
The team plays in the Big 12 conference and is nicknamed as the Bears. 24 players have been selected out of Baylor in NBA draft history , 8 in the first round (3 during the last 10 years), 9 in the second round and 0 among the top 3 picks. The last time a player out of Baylor was selected in the NBA draft was in 2022.