announced Monday afternoon the passing of Hall of Fame player Elgin Baylor, who died of natural causes at the age of 86. Baylor had a decorated career in the NBA, winning Rookie of the Year during the 1958-59 season, being an 11-time All-Star and a 10-time First Team All-NBA selection.«Elgin was the love of my life and my best friend,» Elaine Baylor, Elgin's wife, said. «And like everyone else, I was in awe of his immense courage, dignity and the time he gave to all fans.
At this time we ask that I and our family be allowed to mourn his passing in privacy.»Baylor was drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1958 NBA Draft by the Lakers, who were previously the Minneapolis Lakers.
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