About Ed Costain
Lived 1923 – 2009 (aged 85). Ed Costain was an American military personnel and basketball player.
Edric George Costain (November 4, 1923 – September 30, 2009) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Toledo Jeeps in the National Basketball League in three games during the 1946–47 season and averaged 1.3 points per game.
He had spent time as a taxicab driver in Toledo, Ohio prior to working for The (Toledo) Blade as a photographer. Costain worked at The Blade for 34 years.
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Who was Ed Costain?
American basketball player (1923-2009)
When was Ed Costain born?
Ed Costain was born on 4 November 1923 in Wheeling.
When did Ed Costain die?
Ed Costain died on 30 September 2009 in Toledo.
What was Ed Costain's occupation?
Ed Costain was a military personnel and basketball player.
What nationality was Ed Costain?
Ed Costain was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Costain. https://biography.guide/ed-costain/
MLA: "Ed Costain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-costain/.
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