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My Take
Elgin Baylor is, to me, the man who taught basketball to fly. Decades before highlight reels, this 6-foot-5 forward from Washington, D.C. was hanging in mid-air with that signature jump shot, rewriting what the game could look like. The 1959 Rookie of the Year and All-Star MVP, plus six straight All-NBA selections, only hint at his artistry. What moves me most is that he changed the sport through sheer aesthetic imagination, not just stats. He never won a ring, which feels deeply unfair, but as the spiritual ancestor of every airborne scorer since, Baylor remains a quiet giant I deeply respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elgin Baylor
- Name (Japanese)
- エルジン・ベイラー
- Reading
- えるじん・べいらー
- Born
- September 16, 1934 – March 22, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 196 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player / actor / basketball coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Spingarn High School
- University
- Seattle University
Awards & achievements
- 1959 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
- 1959 NBA Rookie of the Year Award
- 1959 All-NBA Team
- 1960 All-NBA Team
- 1961 All-NBA Team
- 1962 All-NBA Team
- 1963 All-NBA Team
- 1964 All-NBA Team
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Elgin Baylor born?
September 16, 1934 – March 22, 2021.
Where is Elgin Baylor from?
Elgin Baylor is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Elgin Baylor do?
Elgin Baylor works as basketball player, actor, basketball coach.
How tall is Elgin Baylor?
Elgin Baylor is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.