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Jack Twyman. John Kennedy Twyman (May 21, 1934 – May 30, 2012) was an American professional basketball player and sports broadcaster. Twyman is a namesake of the NBA's Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. Twyman was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983.
- 1955–1966
- Central Catholic, (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
- Cincinnati (1951–1955)
- 1955: 2nd round, 8th overall pick
Jack Twyman attended Central Catholic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cincinnati. Name + "Statistics" Translations Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please report any suggested corrections.
- May 11, 1934
Jun 1, 2012 · Jack Twyman was a Hall of Fame basketball player who once scored 59 points in an N.B.A. game. In 1959-60 he and Wilt Chamberlain became the first players to average more than 30 points a game in a ...
Apr 25, 2024 · Jack Twyman (born May 21, 1934, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died May 30, 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American professional basketball player who was a six-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star but is perhaps best remembered for the years of support he provided to teammate Maurice Stokes, who was incapacitated by an on-court injury.
Jack Twyman The No. 27, which adorns the rafters of Sleep Train Arena, is an oft forgotten legacy — one honoring both an amazing person and basketball player. After a successful collegiate ...
May 31, 2012 · Jack Twyman, one of the NBA's top scorers in the 1950s and the guardian of a paralyzed teammate, has died of complications from an aggressive form of blood cancer. He was 78. He played for the University of Cincinnati and the Rochester and Cincinnati Royals, and was inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983.
May 30, 2012 · Jack Twyman's single-minded work ethic and dedication made him one of the best pure-shooting and high-scoring forwards in the NBA's first two decades. During high school, the gymnasium at Pittsburgh Central Catholic was Twyman's second home. He practiced diligently every day, shooting 100 foul and 200 jump shots and between 100 to 150 set shots ...
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