Eddie Rush facts for kids
Eddie F. Rush, born on September 19, 1961, is a well-known professional basketball referee. He worked in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Referees are important officials who make sure players follow the rules during games. Eddie Rush was a key official for many years in the NBA.
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About Eddie Rush
Eddie Rush had a long and successful career as an NBA referee. By the 2006-07 NBA season, he had officiated many games. He worked 1,245 regular season games. He also officiated 140 playoff games. This included nine exciting NBA Finals games, which are the championship games.
His Early Life
Eddie Rush grew up in Columbus, Georgia. He attended W.H. Spencer High School there. While in high school, he enjoyed playing sports. He was on both the basketball and baseball teams. After high school, he went to college. He studied at Georgia State University and graduated in 1983.
Becoming a Referee
Before joining the NBA, Eddie Rush gained a lot of experience. He started by officiating high school games. He did this for ten years. After that, he moved on to college basketball leagues.
College and Other Leagues
Eddie Rush worked as a referee for eight years in college basketball. He officiated games in major conferences. These included the Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences. He also worked in Conference USA. He even officiated First Round games in the NCAA Tournaments in 1991 and 1992. Before the NBA, he also spent five years officiating in the Continental Basketball Association.
NBA Finals Record
Eddie Rush holds a special record in the NBA. He is the only NBA referee to officiate the last game of the NBA Finals for four years in a row. This happened from 2005 to 2008. This shows how trusted and skilled he was as an official.
