Ed Ratleff (1986) - Hall of Fame - Long Beach State University Athletics

Ed Ratleff

Induction:
1986

A two-time consensus All-American at a time when only 12 players in NCAA history had been so honored, Ratleff led the 49ers to PCAA titles and NCAA playoff apperances in 1971, 1972, and 1973/ The 49ers were 74-12 during the Ratleff era. He finished his three-year career as the 49ers' all-time scoring, rebounding and assist leader. All of those records have since been broken, each by a different player, each playing four seasons. Ratleff was a co-captain on the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team, which lost a controversial title game to Russia, before playing six seasons with Houston of the NBA. Ratleff also served as an assistant coach for the 49ers, and as the team's radio analysist. His No. 42 jersey was retired as well and hangs in the raftors of The Pyramid, with the other 49er greats. A part of the CENTURY CLUB'S best moments in the City of Long Beach in February, 2006.