Ed Macauley was one of the most successful basketball players of his era. He was a 6-foot-8-inch center who was known for his strong rebounding and defensive skills. He was a two-time All-American at St. Louis University and was the first overall pick in the 1949 NBA draft.

Macauley was a five-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA first team in 1952. He was also a member of the Boston Celtics' first championship team in 1957. He was a key contributor to the team, averaging 16.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game in the playoffs.

Macauley was also a successful coach, leading the St. Louis Hawks to the NBA Finals in 1958 and 1960. He was also the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks from 1967 to 1969.

Macauley was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1960. He was also named one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1996.

Macauley's legacy lives on in the form of the Ed Macauley Award, which is given annually to the best college basketball player in the St. Louis area. He is remembered as one of the greatest players of his era and as a pioneer of the game.

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