Elgin baylors acrobatic moves inspired bill simmons to call him the godfather of hang time. By the time baylor became a less acrobatic player, basketball had become more. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Elgin baylor starred for seattle university in the 1950s before going on to play, coach. Elgin baylor signed book hang time my life in basketball autograph. But it took a nudge from his wife, elaine, to finally. Elgin gay baylor born september 16, 1934 is an american former basketball player, coach, and executive. He also pulled down 965 rebounds during his seattle u career, behind only elgin baylor on the schools alltime rebounding list. Elgin baylor at elliott bay book company in seattle, wa on. Its been almost 20 years since the sports venue opened to the public, and in that time, numerous l. The redhawks now play on the elgin baylor court in seattles keyarena. Chances of seattle seahawks resigning jadeveon clowney. About the book people think of elgin baylor as one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the gameand one of the nbas first black superstarsbut the full extent of his legacy stretches beyond his spectacular, gamechanging shots and dunks. Kuznetsov gametime decision for game 3 of stanley cup final.
The guy was ncaa final four mvp and nba rookie of the year. Apr 06, 2018 in conjunction with the release, baylor will embark on a book signing tour, returning to washington, d. To promote the event, the library posted an interview barr conducted with elgin baylor in 1997, and because the nba legend spent some time in the clip discussing his childhood in washington, i. Elgin baylor, american professional basketball player who is regarded as one of the games greatest forwards. Jun 01, 2018 elgin baylor s hang time addresses racism and his basketball career throughout his life, legendary basketball player elgin baylor suffered through many racial indignities. Seattle university university, seattle, washington, united. He is here on a rare seattle visit to sign copies of his recently published memoir, hang time. His graceful style enabled him to score and rebound with seeming ease. Based on what ive found to date, just over 2% of his career field goals exists in footage. Seattle university university, seattle, washington. The man who changed basketball gives us a look at the revolutionary man from his early childhood to his time both on and off the court in the nba. For years, friends had asked basketball great elgin baylor when he was going to write a book. My life in basketball baylor, elgin, eisenstock, alan on amazon.
Im not talking about a book about elgin baylor im talking about one by elgin baylor. Elgin baylor, who played basketball at seattle university and spent his entire career with the lakers, hosted a book signing at the elliott bay. Elgin baylor, former seattle university and lakers star, hosts seattle. Elgin baylor autograph signing laker legend elgin baylor made an appearance at hawaiian gardens casino to sign autographs. Seattle s future hall of fame small forward elgin baylor is named tournament mop.
The newest such, following brainiac, maphead, and because i said so. Share seattle preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. Over several weeks, chamberlain, a philadelphia kid and the first 7footer who mattered, scrimmaged baylor on his home blacktop, just as the local phenom was introducing playground flair to the hoops realm. Hell return to sign copies of his latest memoir, hang. Seattle university, private, coeducational institution of higher education in seattle, washington, u. Mar, 2014 to promote the event, the library posted an interview barr conducted with elgin baylor in 1997, and because the nba legend spent some time in the clip discussing his childhood in washington, i.
The 6foot5 baylor possessed tremendous body control and could suspend himself in air, causing many to say he was the man with a thousand moves. Seattles future hall of fame small forward elgin baylor is named tournament mop. April with the first pick of the 1958 nba draft, the minneapolis lakers select, elgin baylor, of seattle university. Elgin baylor is surrounded by part of the crowd of 6,000 fans that showed up at seatac airport march 16, 1958 to greet the seattle u. During the 1958 nba draft, baylor was selected first overall and signed with. Known for his signature running bank shot, baylors knack for midair acrobatics made him one of the most difficult players to defend against. Elgin baylor, former seattle university and lakers star. Elgin baylor was one of the first true superstars of the nba, with his best years coming during the late 1950s and early1960s for the minneapolislos angeles lakers this biography of the man by bijan c. Contact athletespeakers today at 8009166008 to book elgin baylor for a keynote speech, corporate appearance, grand opening, product announcement. Baylor was a gifted shooter, strong rebounder, and an accomplished passer. Elgin baylor speaking fee and booking agent contact. I n the summer of 1957, wilt chamberlain came to washington, d. The only problem with this signing taking place on my birthday is that i missed my small birthday party.
Elgin baylors hang time addresses racism and his basketball career throughout his life, legendary basketball player elgin baylor suffered through many racial indignities. You never know what sterling will say or do see more. Elgin gay baylor born september 16, 1934 is an american former basketball player, coach. Elgin baylor, 83, has finally written his life story and talks about his time in seattle, growing up with racism in washington, d. Elgin baylor was one of the best basketball players to ever play the game. The naismith memorial basketball hall of fame elgin baylor. I say without reservation that elgin baylor is the greatest cornerman who ever played pro basketball, former lakers coach bill sharman told the times in 1971.
My life in basketball elgin baylor, with alan eisenstock. Elgin baylor before lebron james, before kobe bryant, magic johnson, michael jordan, julius ervingthe first nba player who really flew, wove grace and seemingly defied gravity was elgin baylor. Elgin baylor is finally ready to tell people he was great. That being said, it was a huge mistake to name the su home court at keyarena after him. The man who changed basketball and millions of other books. Seattle author and jeopardy champion par excellence ken jennings has taken to writing books that reflect his wideranging knowledge. Before jordan, there was elgin baylor with his highflying act and incredible scoring ability. Baylors former teammate at college of idaho, had signed with buchan. Basketball books basketball signs baylor basketball elgin baylor nba basket donald sterling houghton mifflin harcourt book signing. Jerry west led the lakers with 37 points and 18 assists while playing 52 minutes. Save seattle preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. Baylor was an innovative offensive force never before seen. Elgin baylors memoir of an epic allstar career in the nbaduring which he transformed. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Elgin baylor career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. With startling symmetry, baylor recounts his story. Elgin baylor signed lakers 8x10 photo psadna coa basketball picture hof 77. Elgin baylor most underrated player in nba history youtube. Basketball purists sum up elgin baylor s game with one word. My life in basketball houghton mifflin harcourt, cowritten with alan eisenstock. Elgin baylors gotta be the most underappreciated superstar of all time, in basketball or any major sport. Basketball purists sum up elgin baylors game with one word.
Jun 01, 2018 he is here on a rare seattle visit to sign copies of his recently published memoir, hang time. The 1958 ncaa runnerup team featured future hall of. In conjunction with the release, baylor will embark on a booksigning tour, returning to washington, d. Elgin baylor, or rabbit as he was affectionately nicknamed for his blazingly fast, untiring and acrobatic playing style that transformed basketball from a horizontal game to vertical one played above the rim, is widely recognized as one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the gameand one of the nbas first black superstars. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. The first biography on the hall of famer, author bijan c.
Elgin baylor memorabilia, autographed elgin baylor collectibles. Elgin baylor, also nicknamed the rabbit, played for the college of idaho 195455 and seattle university 195658. Unable to sell out, lakers president bob short decided on two lastditch stands. From 1976 through 1980, jawann oldham scored 1,530 points in 104 games, averaging 14. Baylor would go on to average 25 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists in his rookie season. Baylor sets a school record after team captain jim harney spurs him on. No one can seem to tell you why the lakers legend elgin baylor hasnt gotten a statue in front of staples center until now. I had missed all of his previous appearances in the past and finally made it to one.
Michael jordan vs kobe bryant highlights nba allstar game 1998 best quality. Elgin was inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in 1977 and named nba executive of the year in 2006. Aug 28, 2012 i n the summer of 1957, wilt chamberlain came to washington, d. Baylor was elected to the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in 1976. I ended up driving about 300 miles over the last two days for james worthy and elgin baylor appearances. Elgin baylor on growing up in washington the washington post. Elgin baylor chipped in 30 points and rebounds while wilt chamberlain added 18 points, 25. It offers about 50 undergraduate degree programs and about 20 graduate degree programs. Elgin baylor stats, game logs, splits, and much more.
It is affiliated with the jesuit order of the roman catholic church. He played 14 seasons as a small forward in the national basketball association nba for the minneapolislos angeles lakers, appearing in eight nba finals. Elgin baylor, who played basketball at seattle university and spent his entire career with the lakers, hosted a book signing at the elliott bay book company. Renowned for his acrobatic maneuvers on the court, baylor. Elgin baylor is an american former basketball player, coach, and executive. He played in the nba for the minnesotalos angeles lakers, where he was known as mr. Elgin baylor, born september 16, 1934, washington, d. Bayne takes us through baylors life giving us the most rounded look at a man that stood tall in basketball and. Elgin baylor, seattle universitys most famous basketball alum, was a. Elgin baylor lakers seattle college autographed signed 3x5 index card 16k. There is no question that the best basketball player ever turned out by seattle university was elgin baylor.
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