Ed Melvin
Edward Michael Melvin was an American professional basketball player. He played in the Basketball [Association of America] for the Pittsburgh Ironmen during the 1946–47 [BAA season|1946–47 season].
After his playing career, Melvin coached the St. Bonavanture Bonnies and Toledo Rockets men's basketball teams between 1947 and 1965. 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.
He was a southpaw; Eddie Beachler of The [Pittsburgh Press] described his left-handed dribble and push-shot as "deceptive", 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."
Melvin was of Serbian origin. He legally changed his last name from Milkovich to Melvin in late 1951.