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]
^"Bluffites Forced Into Overtime To Subdue Buffaloes". The Pittsburgh Post. January 3, 1940. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
^"Iron Dukes Make Last Home Showing Against Glenville". The Pittsburgh Post. February 26, 1941. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
^"St. Bonaventure Coach a Champion Whether He's Milkovich or Melvin". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. January 29, 1952. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
^"Pitt and Dukes Battle Again". The Pittsburgh Post. January 17, 1939. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
^"Stephans Retains Lead In Muny Scoring". The Pittsburgh Post. January 11, 1942. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
^"Sports". Democrat and Chronicle. December 5, 1951. p. 26. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
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melvin, edward, michael, melvin, born, milkovich, february, 1916, july, 2004, american, professional, basketball, player, played, basketball, association, america, pittsburgh, ironmen, during, 1946, season, personal, informationborn, 1916, february, 1916pittsb. 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 Ed MelvinPersonal informationBorn 1916 02 13 February 13 1916Pittsburgh 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 Career informationHigh schoolSouth Pittsburgh Pennsylvania CollegeDuquesne 1938 1941 Playing career1941 1947PositionGuardCoaching career1947 1965Career historyAs player 1941Saratoga Indians1941 1942New York Celtics1946 1947Pittsburgh IronmenAs coach 1947 1953St Bonaventure1954 1965ToledoCareer highlights and awardsAs player First team All American MSG 1940 As coach 3 WNYLTC championships 1950 1952 Stats at NBA comStats at Basketball Reference comAfter 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 editLegend GP Games played FG Field goal percentage FT Free throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per gameRegular season edit Year Team GP FG FT APG PPG1946 47 Pittsburgh 57 263 654 6 4 9Career 57 263 654 6 4 9References edit a b Ed Melvin NBA stats basketball reference com Sports Reference LLC Retrieved October 3 2014 a b Ed Melvin coaching records sports reference com Sports Reference LLC Retrieved October 3 2014 Bluffites Forced Into Overtime To Subdue Buffaloes The Pittsburgh Post January 3 1940 Retrieved 15 June 2016 Iron Dukes Make Last Home Showing Against Glenville The Pittsburgh Post February 26 1941 Retrieved 15 June 2016 St Bonaventure Coach a Champion Whether He s Milkovich or Melvin Pittsburgh Post Gazette January 29 1952 Retrieved 15 June 2016 Pitt and Dukes Battle Again The Pittsburgh Post January 17 1939 Retrieved 15 June 2016 Stephans Retains Lead In Muny Scoring The Pittsburgh Post January 11 1942 Retrieved 15 June 2016 Sports Democrat and Chronicle December 5 1951 p 26 Retrieved 15 June 2016 nbsp This biographical article relating to a United States basketball player coach or other figure born in the 1910s is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ed Melvin amp oldid 1159445649, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
