Ed Melvin

Ed Melvin

Personal information
Born	(1916-02-13)February 13, 1916 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	July 30, 2004(2004-07-30) (aged 88) Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight	170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school	South (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
College	Duquesne (1938–1941)
Playing career	1941–1947
Position	Guard
Coaching career	1947–1965
Career history
As player:
1941	Saratoga Indians
1941–1942	New York Celtics
1946–1947	Pittsburgh Ironmen
As coach:
1947–1953	St. Bonaventure
1954–1965	Toledo
Career highlights and awards
As player: First-team All-American – MSG (1940) As coach: 3× WNYLTC championships (1950–1952)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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

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

Regular season

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

References

1. "Ed Melvin NBA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
2. "Ed Melvin coaching records". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
3. "Bluffites Forced Into Overtime To Subdue Buffaloes". The Pittsburgh Post. January 3, 1940. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
4. "Iron Dukes Make Last Home Showing Against Glenville". The Pittsburgh Post. February 26, 1941. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
5. "St. Bonaventure Coach a Champion Whether He's Milkovich or Melvin". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. January 29, 1952. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
6. "Pitt and Dukes Battle Again". The Pittsburgh Post. January 17, 1939. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
7. "Stephans Retains Lead In Muny Scoring". The Pittsburgh Post. January 11, 1942. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
8. "Sports". Democrat and Chronicle. December 5, 1951. p. 26. Retrieved June 15, 2016.