Ed Melvin

Edward H. "Bebbers" Melvin (February 13, 1916 – July 30, 2004), born Edward H. Milkovich,[1] was an American professional basketball player of Serbian origin.[2][3] He played in the Basketball Association of America for the Pittsburgh Ironmen during the 1946–47 season.[1]

Ed Melvin
Personal information
Born(1916-02-13)February 13, 1916
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DiedJuly 30, 2004(2004-07-30) (aged 88)
Toledo, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
CollegeDuquesne (1938–1941)
Playing career1941–1947
PositionGuard
Coaching career1947–1965
Career history
As player:
1941Saratoga Indians
1941–1942New York Celtics
1946–1947Pittsburgh Ironmen
As coach:
1947–1953St. Bonaventure
1954–1965Toledo
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As coach:

  • 3× WNYLTC championships (1950–1952)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

After his playing career, Melvin coached the St. Bonavanture Bonnies and Toledo Rockets men's basketball teams between 1947 and 1965.[4] 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.[4]

He was a southpaw;[5] Eddie Beachler of The Pittsburgh Press described his left-handed dribble and push-shot as "deceptive",[6] while Dan McGibbeny of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette several years after Bebbers' retirement from playing recounted how he was "a sprightly lad with a rare ability to dribble left-handed for a full game."[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 57.263.654.64.9
Career 57.263.654.64.9

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


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