Ed Melvin

Edward Michael Melvin (né 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]

Born(1916-02-13)February 13, 1916

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

DiedJuly 30, 2004(2004-07-30) (aged 88)

Toledo, Ohio, U.S.

Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)

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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
Playing
1941	Saratoga Indians
1941–1942	New York Celtics
1946–1947	Pittsburgh Ironmen
Coaching
1947–1953	St. Bonaventure
1954–1965	Toledo
Career highlights
As player: First-team All-American – MSG (1940) As coach: 3× WNYLTC championships (1950–1952)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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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]