Yahoo: Former NBA star Jack Twyman dies at 78 (The Associated Press)

[Revrag]

CINCINNATI (AP) Basketball Hall of Famer Jack Twyman, one of the NBA's top scorers in the 1950s who became the guardian to a paralyzed teammate, has died. He was 78.

More...

 

[kennadog]

Rest in peace Mr. Twyman. Not only were you one of the Royal greats, whoe jersey hangs in the rafters of the Kings arena, but were an example of great humanity and true friendship to all of us. Your friendship with Maurice Stokes is one of the greatest stories in sports, in my opinion. Thank you.