Wayne Estes

Wayne Estes
Personal information
Born(1943-05-13)May 13, 1943
Virginia City, Montana
DiedFebruary 8, 1965(1965-02-08) (aged 21)
Logan, Utah
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Career information
High schoolAnaconda (Anaconda, Montana)
CollegeUtah State (1962–1965)
PositionForward
Career highlights and awards

Wayne Vernon Estes (May 13, 1943 – February 8, 1965) was an American basketball player. He was a 6'6" (1.98 m) All-American forward for the Utah State Aggies from 1962 to 1965. Wayne is the fourth-leading scorer in Utah State history, with 2,001 points and the fourth-leading rebounder (893). He holds school records for career points per game (26.7), free throws made in a career (469), consecutive 10-point games (64), points in a season (821), points per game in a season (33.7), points in a game (52), and rebounds in a game (28). He was the second leading scorer in the nation in 1965, just behind Rick Barry.