Ed Melvin

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Ed Melvin
Personal information
Born(1916-02-13)February 13, 1916
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 30, 2004(2004-07-30) (aged 88)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
CollegeDuquesne (1938–1941)
Playing career1941–1947
PositionGuard
Coaching career1947–1965
Career history
Playing
1941Saratoga Indians
1941–1942New York Celtics
1946–1947Pittsburgh Ironmen
Coaching
1947–1953St. Bonaventure
1954–1965Toledo
Career highlights
As player:

As coach:

  • 3× WNYLTC championships (1950–1952)
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Stats at Basketball Reference
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Edward Michael Melvin (born Ed Milkovich; February 13, 1916 – July 30, 2004)[1] was an American professional basketball player. 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 an 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]

He was a southpaw;[3] Eddie Beachler of The Pittsburgh Press described his left-handed dribble and push-shot as "deceptive",[4] while Dan McGibbeny of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette several years after Melvin's retirement from playing recounted how he was "a sprightly lad with a rare ability to dribble left-handed for a full game."[5]

Melvin was of Serbian origin.[6][7] He legally changed his last name from Milkovich to Melvin in late 1951.[8]

BAA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played
 FG%  Field-goal percentage
 FT%  Free-throw percentage
 APG  Assists per game
 PPG  Points per game

Regular season

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Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG
1946–47 Pittsburgh 57 .263 .654 .6 4.9
Career 57 .263 .654 .6 4.9

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