Ed Melvin
Personal information | |
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Born |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | February 13, 1916
Died |
July 30, 2004 88) Toledo, Ohio | (aged
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | South (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
College | Duquesne (1938–1941) |
Playing career | 1946–1947 |
Position | Guard |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1941 | Saratoga Indians |
1941–1942 | New York Celtics |
1946–1947 | Pittsburgh Ironmen |
As coach: | |
1947–1953 | St. Bonaventure |
1954–1965 | Toledo |
Career highlights and awards | |
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As coach:
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Edward H. Melvin (February 13, 1916 – July 30, 2004), born Edward H. Milkovich,[1] was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played in the Basketball Association of America for the Pittsburgh Ironmen during the 1946–47 season.[1]
After his playing career, Melvin coached the St. Bonavanture Bonnies and Toledo Rockets men's basketball teams between 1947 and 1965.[2] In his 17 years as a NCAA Division I head coach, Melvin compiled an overall record of 222–179, including three consecutive conference regular season championships from 1950 to 1952.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Ed Melvin NBA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- 1 2 "Ed Melvin coaching records". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
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