| Ed Gayda | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lb: | 210 |
| Birth Date: | 16 May 1927 |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | Hoquiam (Hoquiam, Washington) |
| College: | Washington State (1946–1950) |
| Draft Year: | 1950 |
| Draft Round: | 2 |
| Draft Pick: | 15 |
| Draft Team: | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| Career Start: | 1950 |
| Career End: | 1951 |
| Career Number: | 10 |
| Career Position: | Guard / forward |
| Team1: | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
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| Stats League: | NBA |
| Stat1label: | Points |
| Stat1value: | 56 (3.7 ppg) |
| Stat2label: | Rebounds |
| Stat2value: | 39 (2.6 rpg) |
| Stat3label: | Assists |
| Stat3value: | 13 (0.9 apg) |
Edward C. Gayda (May 11, 1927 – December 11, 2021) was an American professional basketball player. Gayda was selected in the second round (15th pick overall) of the 1950 NBA draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks after a collegiate career at Washington State. He played for the Blackhawks in 15 total games in 1951–52. In 2014, he was inducted into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor.[1]
Following his playing career, Gayda went into private business. He died on December 11, 2021.[2]
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