PLAYER PROFILE

ED MELVIN

STATISTICS & HISTORY

Ed Milkovich used his middle name, Melvin , as his last name  when when  played in the BAA and throughout his years as a college coach. d Melvin  played basketball for South Pittsburgh High School and then played  three years of varsity college basketball at  Duquesne University.  Melvin played professionally for the Pittsburgh Ironmen during 1946-47 BAA  (NBA) season.  He was head coach of St. Bonaventure from 1948 through 1954 and from 1954 until 1965  was the head coach of the University of Toledo. During his 17 years as a NCAA Division head coach, Melvin compiled an overall record of 222–179.

 

ED  MELVIN Height: 5:09 Weight: 170 College: Duquesne’41
Edward Michael Melvin Milkovich Born: Feb 13, 1916 Died:  Jul 30, 2004 Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
REGULAR SEASON RECORD
Year Team League     GA  FGM  FTM   FTA  PCT.  AST  PTS   AVG
1937-38 Duquesne (Frosh) College
1938-39 Duquesne College
1939-40 Duquesne College
1940-41 Duquesne College
Duquesne College
1941-42 Hagerstown Oilers Indep
1942-45 Did Not Play
1946-47 Pittsburgh  BAA 57 99 83 127 .654 37 281 4.9
Major League Totals 57 99 83 127 .654 37 281 4.9
POST SEASON RECORD
Year Team League     GA  FGM  FTM   FTA  PCT.  AST  PTS   AVG
1941-42 Hagerstown Oilers WBT 1 5 4 4 1.000 14 14.0
1946-47 Pittsburgh Pirates WBT 1 4 3 3 1.000 11 11.0
Major League Totals 2 9 7 7 1.000 25 12.5

 

 

 

 

 

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