Marvin Webster

Marvin Nathaniel Webster (April 13, 1952 – April 4, 2009) was an American professional basketball player who spent one season in the American Basketball Association and nine in the National Basketball Association. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of a Baltimore preacher, he attended Edmondson High School before enrolling at Morgan State University, where he was a four-year letterman. As a junior he averaged eight blocked shots a game and earned the nickname "the Human Eraser," helping the Bears capture the 1974 NCAA Division II Championship while averaging 21 points and 22.4 rebounds and being named Division II player of the year.

Webster still holds eight career records at Morgan State: 1,990 points, 2,267 rebounds, 19.5 rebounds per game, 785 field goals made, 424 free throws made, 644 free throws attempted, 722 blocks and 110 games started. His 740 rebounds in 1974 and 2,267 career total rank second all-time in NCAA history in their respective categories.

In the professional ranks he played for the Denver Nuggets from 1975 to 1977, the Seattle SuperSonics in 1977–78, the New York Knickerbockers from 1978 to 1984, and the Milwaukee Bucks in 1986–87. His shot-blocking ability carried the "Human Eraser" nickname throughout his career. Webster died on April 4, 2009, nine days short of his 57th birthday.