Ed T. 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. In 1973, he left for the American Basketball Association but returned to the NBA when the ABA merged with that league in 1976. Rush became the NBA's director of officiating in 1998, and served in that position until 2003 when he was succeeded by Ronnie Nunn.

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

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

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