Find a Grave Elgin Baylor (1934-2021)
Elgin Baylor
Birth 16 Sep 1934
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Death 22 Mar 2021 (aged 86)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial Details Unknown
Basketball Player
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Elgin Baylor (1934-2021)
A Hall of Famer, Baylor spent his entire career in the NBA with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers from 1958 to 1971. He was an 11-time All-Star and the 1958-59 NBA Rookie of the Year.
The Lakers retired Baylor’s No. 22 jersey on Nov. 3, 1983 and there is a statue of him at Staples Center. In his historic career, Baylor averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds per game. Baylor spent 22 years as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Elgin Baylor Grave Site
He won the NBA Executive of the Year Award in 2006 before being relieved of his duties shortly before the 2008–09 season began. He passed away from natural causes at the age of 86.
