The Center would become the Celtics star of the 1950s where he was named to the All-Star Team every year from 1951 to 1957. “Big Ed” would show his efficiency by leading the NBA in Field Goal Percentage twice and showcasing an exemplary 21.6 PER as a Celtic.
Macauley may not have won a championship with the Celtics, but in 1958 he did win one with the St. Louis Hawks. He would later enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1960.