4 days ago · That lineage undisputedly starts with Baylor." But who tops Baylor as the No. 5 greatest NBA wing of all time? Find out below. More NBA: Ranking Top 10 NBA Wings of all time: No. 5

5 days ago · Ranking the top 10 NBA wings of all time… 14 seasons (1958-1972) Rings: 0 MVPs: 0 NBA Finals series record: 0-7 Playoff record: 72-62 (.537) Playoff stats

Jan 22, 2025 · 1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. 1959 — In the NBA All-Star game in Detroit, St. Louis’ Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor ...

Jan 4, 2025 · "The No. 1 overall pick in the 1958 NBA Draft, the Rookie of the Year in 1959, an 11-time All-Star, and an astounding 10-time First-Team All-NBA selection, Baylor of course resides on the NBA’s...

Elgin Gay Baylor (/ ˈ ɛ l dʒ ɪ n / 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.

Dec 31, 2024 · "With ridiculous scoring and rebounding numbers, especially for a non-big man, Elgin Baylor was one of the first players who would awe fans with impressive athleticism from the wing."

Jan 6, 2025 · Now, with 47 games left in the 2024-25 season, James is on pace to outrank two former All-Stars on the all-time rebounding list: Elgin Baylor and Dirk Nowitzki. James currently stands at 11,428...

Feb 16, 2000 · 1961: Elgin Baylor of Los Angeles scores 57 points to lead the Lakers over the Detroit Pistons 129-106.1969: Alex Delvecchio of the Detroit Red Wings gets his 1,000th point with an assist...

Elgin Baylor's basketball career is a remarkable chapter in the history of the sport. Born on September 16, 1934, in Washington, D.C., Baylor's journey to becoming one of basketball's greats began in his high school days.

The 6-foot-5, 225-pound Elgin Baylor was a rare combination of strength and grace, scoring either by powerful moves or acrobatic fakes.