Ed T. Rush

For the NBA official born in 1961, see Eddie Rush. For the English Drum and Bass artist, see Ed Rush.

Ed T. Rush (born 1942) is a former professional basketball referee. He joined the NBA as a referee in 1966, at age 24, becoming the youngest referee in NBA history.[1][2] In 1973, he left for the American Basketball Association but returned to the NBA when the ABA merged with that league in 1976.[3] Rush became the NBA's director of officiating in 1998,[4] and served in that position until 2003 when he was succeeded by Ronnie Nunn.[5]

He was married to three-time AIAW women's basketball tournament winning coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Cathy Rush.

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  2. ^ Charley Rosen. "Whistle blower: Q &A with Ed T. Rush". ESPN Page 2. Retrieved on March 31, 2010.
  3. ^ Terry Pluto. Loose Balls. Simon and Schuster, 2007. 127.
  4. ^ "Transactions". New York Times. May 19, 1998. Retrieved on March 31, 2010.
  5. ^ Percy Allen. "These stripes are tough to earn". The Seattle Times. November 23, 2003. Retrieved on March 31, 2010.