Hall of Fame Professional Basketball Player. A prominent basketball figure, Baylor spent his entire career in the NBA with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers from 1958 to 1971. He was an 11-time All-Star and the 1958-59 NBA Rookie of the Year. From 1961-1962, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a medical corpsman while stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington. In 1977, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Lakers retired Baylor's No. 22 jersey on Nov. 3, 1983 and there is a statue of him at Staples Center. In his historic career, Baylor averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds per game. Baylor spent 22 years as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers. He won the NBA Executive of the Year Award in 2006 before being relieved of his duties shortly before the 2008–09 season began. In 2006, he was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame. He passed away from natural causes at the age of 86.
Hall of Fame Professional Basketball Player. A prominent basketball figure, Baylor spent his entire career in the NBA with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers from 1958 to 1971. He was an 11-time All-Star and the 1958-59 NBA Rookie of the Year. From 1961-1962, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a medical corpsman while stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington. In 1977, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Lakers retired Baylor's No. 22 jersey on Nov. 3, 1983 and there is a statue of him at Staples Center. In his historic career, Baylor averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds per game. Baylor spent 22 years as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers. He won the NBA Executive of the Year Award in 2006 before being relieved of his duties shortly before the 2008–09 season began. In 2006, he was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame. He passed away from natural causes at the age of 86.
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We Love You As You Loved Us Dearly
Beloved Husband and Father
Hall of Fame Basketball Legend Who Carried The Game.
A Kind Gentleman, He Quietly and Effectively Helped Change the World as a Player, Coach and Manager.
A Generous Soul - He Was a Blessing To All.
His Favorite Quote - "Find Love…Hold On! "
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