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Ed Beach
Personal information
Born(1929-01-25)January 25, 1929
DiedMarch 15, 1996(1996-03-15) (aged 67)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolThomas Jefferson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
CollegeWest Virginia (1946–1950)
NBA draft1950: 5th round, 59th overall pick
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
Playing career1950–1951
PositionForward
Number12
Career history
1950Minneapolis Lakers
1950–1951Tri-Cities Blackhawks
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

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 for the war.