About Ed Beach
Lived 1929 – 1996 (aged 67). Ed Beach was an American basketball player.
Edward Leon Beach Jr. (January 25, 1929 – March 15, 1996) was an American basketball player.
Beach played collegiately for the West Virginia University. He was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 5th round of the 1950 NBA draft. He played for the Lakers and Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1950–51) in the NBA for 12 games. His career in the NBA ended when he was drafted in the United States Army for the Korean War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Beach?
American basketball player (1929–1996)
When was Ed Beach born?
Ed Beach was born on 25 January 1929 in Elizabeth.
When did Ed Beach die?
Ed Beach died on 15 March 1996 in Morgantown.
What was Ed Beach's occupation?
Ed Beach was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ed Beach?
Ed Beach was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Beach. https://biography.guide/ed-beach/
MLA: "Ed Beach." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-beach/.
Chicago: "Ed Beach." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-beach/.
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