Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Elgin Baylor
Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers
| | 1958-1971 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 18, 2023
1. Elgin Baylor Marker
Elgin Baylor - the first Los Angeles Lakers superstar - was a once-in-a-lifetime player. A true innovator, influencer, dynamic scorer, and dominant rebounder. Often copied but never equaled, Elgin literally changed the sport itself from a game played methodically, on the ground, to one played spontaneously, acrobatically, above the rim. On the court and off, he rose above all obstacles in his path, including racism. He faced life the same way he played the game he loved - powerfully, with dignity and class. Elgin Baylor was an inspiration to his contemporaries and to everyone who has ever since played the game.
NBA Hall of Fame
Inducted 1977
One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History
NBA #1 Draft Pick
1958
NBA Rookie of the Year
1958-59
10 Time All-NBA First Team
1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969
11 Time NBA All-Star
1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970
Career Averages
27.4 points per game
13.5 rebounds per game
Holds record for most points scored in an NBA Finals game
(61, Game 5 v. Boston Celtics, April 14, 1962)
Erected 2018.
Topics. This historical
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Location. 34° 2.612′ N, 118° 15.966′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. It can be reached from Figueroa Street just west of Figueroa Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker and statue are outside Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 746 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles CA 90015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shaquille O'Neal (here, next to this marker); Jerry West (a few steps from this marker); Luc Robitaille (a few steps from this marker); Wayne Gretzky - "The Great One" (a few steps from this marker); Earvin "Magic" Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Kobe Bryant (a few steps from this marker); Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (within shouting distance of this marker); Dustin Brown (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Also see . . . Elgin Baylor on Wikipedia. Baylor (1934-2021) was present at the statue unveiling ceremony in 2018. (Submitted on August 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 18, 2023
2. Elgin Baylor Statue and Marker
Unknown (public Domain), 1969
3. Elgin Baylor
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on August 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
