Ed T. Rush

For the NBA official born in 1961, see Eddie Rush.

Ed T. Rush is a former professional basketball referee. He joined the NBA as a referee in 1966.[1] In 1973, he left for the American Basketball Association, but returned to the NBA when the ABA merged with that league in 1976.[2] Rush became the NBA's director of officiating in 1998,[3] and served in that position until 2003, when he was succeeded by Ronnie Nunn.[4]

References

  1. ^ Charley Rosen. "Whistle blower: Q &A with Ed T. Rush". ESPN Page 2. Retrieved on March 31, 2010.
  2. ^ Terry Pluto. Loose Balls. Simon and Schuster, 2007. 127.
  3. ^ "Transactions". New York Times. May 19, 1998. Retrieved on March 31, 2010.
  4. ^ Percy Allen. "These stripes are tough to earn". The Seattle Times. November 23, 2003. Retrieved on March 31, 2010.