In front of the Crypto Arena sits a 2,300-pound, nearly 17-foot statue of Elgin Baylor, a tribute to a player who set the standard for aerial artistry in basketball. Unveiled in 2018, Baylor ...
He's one of the greats, and he's unquestionably elevated the Lakers. More than that, his story captures the American Dream.
Elgin Baylor, an influential yet often overlooked basketball legend, is finally being recognized for his contributions. Baylor’s alma mater officially renamed its basketball arena in his honor.
The LA Lakers' Elgin Baylor isn't a name that comes up very often when talking about the greatest players in the history of the NBA, but his talent was undeniable. The late Naismith Basketball ...
The College of Idaho will rename its basketball arena to honor NBA legend and a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, Elgin Baylor. The dedication ceremony will take place at half-time of ...
His statue now stands in Star Plaza outside of ... His likeness stands alongside six other former Lakers: Elgin Baylor, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Jerry West and ...
It is possible that no forward ever performed with the offensive proficiency and flair that Elgin Baylor showed for the Lakers in the late 1950s and throughout the '60s. It just wasn't the number ...
The College of Idaho, where Elgin Baylor played a key role in the integration in college athletics, on Friday renamed its basketball arena for the late Basketball Hall of Fame legend at halftime ...