Elvin Hayes joined the NBA with the San Diego Rockets in 1968 and as a rookie, Hayes led the NBA in scoring with 28.4 points per game, averaged 17.1 rebounds per game, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team. Hayes' scoring average is the fifth best all-time for a rookie, and he remains the last rookie to lead the NBA in scoring average. On June 8, 1981, Hayes was traded to the Houston Rockets. The "Big E" closed out his career with the Rockets in 1984. Hayes had a career scoring average of 21.0 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. Elvin Hayes has hand autographed this Spalding Indoor/Outdoor Basketball. Schwartz Sports Hologram and Certificate of Authenticity from Athlon Sports.
Condition of the item is New, One of a Kind with Authenticity Documentation.
