Edward Anton Mikan (October 20, 1925 – October 22, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. He was the younger brother of George Mikan.

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Ed Mikan

Mikan during a Boston Celtics practice, c. 1953
Personal information
Born	(1925-10-20)October 20, 1925 Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Died	October 22, 1999(1999-10-22) (aged 74) La Grange, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school	Joliet Catholic Academy (Joliet, Illinois)
College	DePaul (1945–1948)
BAA draft	1948: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Selected by the Chicago Stags
Playing career	1948–1954
Position	Center
Number	18, 15, 10
Career history
1948–1949	Chicago Stags
1949–1950	Rochester Royals
1950	Washington Capitols
1951–1952	Philadelphia Warriors
1952–1953	Indianapolis Olympians
1953–1954	Boston Celtics
Career highlights and awards
Third-team All-American – Helms (1948)
Career BAA and NBA statistics
Points	2,163 (6.7 ppg)
Rebounds	1,093 (5.5 rpg)
Assists	296 (0.9 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

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After starring at Joliet Catholic High School in Illinois, the 6'8" Mikan joined the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team. With his brother, he helped DePaul win the 1945 National Invitational Tournament Championship over Bowling Green State University. Coach Ray Meyer said that he "was probably the second-best center we ever had at DePaul, only behind his brother George".^[1][2]

From 1948 to 1954, Ed Mikan played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Chicago Stags, Rochester Royals, Washington Capitols, Philadelphia Warriors, Indianapolis Olympians, and Boston Celtics. He averaged 6.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in his NBA career. His best year statistically was his rookie season, when he averaged 9.9 points.^[3]

Mikan later worked as the supervisor of officials for the American Basketball Association, then focused his attention on his insurance and real estate business.^[1]