Ed Gayda
Edward C. Gayda (May 11, 1927 – December 11, 2021) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Gayda was selected in the second round (15th pick overall) of the 1950 NBA draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks after a collegiate career at Washington State.[1] He played for the Blackhawks in 15 total games in 1951–52.[1] In 2014, he was inducted into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor.[2]
 Gayda from the 1950 Chinook. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1927 |
| Died | December 11, 2021 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hoquiam (Hoquiam, Washington) |
| College | Washington State (1946–1950) |
| NBA draft | 1950 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks | |
| Playing career | 1950–1951 |
| Position | Guard / Forward |
| Number | 10 |
| Career history | |
| 1950–1951 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 56 (3.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 39 (2.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 13 (0.9 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Following his playing career, Gayda went into private business. He died on December 11, 2021.[3]
References
- Ed Gayda. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 4, 2013.
- "Ed Gayda to be Inducted into Pac-12 Hall of Honor".
- "Edward C. Gayda". The Spokesman-Review. December 29, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
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