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College of Idaho renames arena in honor of Elgin Baylor • Feb. 21, 2025, 9:04 PM ET (Reuters)

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Born September 16, 1934 • Washington, D.C. • United States
Died March 22, 2021 (aged 86) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors All-America team • Basketball Hall of Fame (1977)

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