Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information about Wayne Embry:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Wayne Richard Embry
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born March 26, 1937
  • Hometown: Springfield, Ohio
  • Height: 6’8″ (2.03 m)
  • Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore #15 and #34 during his career
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • High School: Tecumseh High School, New Carlisle, Ohio
  • College: Miami University (Ohio)
  • NBA Draft: 1958, 3rd Round, 22nd pick overall by the St. Louis Hawks
  • Teams Played For: Cincinnati Royals, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Championship Rings: 1 (1968 with the Boston Celtics)
  • Kids: Yes, has children, but details are not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Wayne Embry’s player archetype was that of a rugged interior big, a physical center who made his impact through rebounding, paint scoring, and hard-nosed frontcourt play rather than finesse or perimeter skill. Defensively, he filled the role of a strong interior presence who used size, leverage, and toughness to battle opposing centers, hold position near the rim, and clean the glass, while offensively he operated as a low-post scorer and inside finisher who could generate points through power, touch around the basket, and second-effort work. At 6-foot-8 and roughly 240 pounds, Embry had the broad, sturdy frame to absorb contact and play through traffic, and his overall style was direct, physical, and unglamorous in the best sense, built on strength, rebounding consistency, and dependable interior play.

Sources:

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Wayne Embry
NBA.com — Wayne Embry | Center | Cincinnati Royals | NBA.com
Encyclopaedia Britannica — Wayne Embry | NBA Hall of Famer, Executive & Manager