Elgin Baylor was a legendary NBA Hall of Fame forward who played for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers from 1958 to 1971. Born on September 16, 1934 in Washington D.C., he was named to 11 NBA All-Star games and had his #22 jersey retired by the Lakers. He was a dominant force in the NBA and is remembered as one of the greatest players of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $60 million (2024)
About
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.
Before Fame
He dropped out of school and worked at a furniture store before joining the NBA.
Trivia
He was the #1 overall draft pick in 1958 and was named Rookie of the Year in 1959.
Family Life
His brothers Sal and Kermit were a big influence in his basketball life. He was married to Ruby Saunder from 1958 to 1974.
Associated With
He came to the Minneapolis Lakers just a few years after star center George Mikan ended his career with the team.