| Jack Twyman  AKA John Kennedy Twyman
Born: 11-May-1934
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA
Died: 30-May-2012
Location of death: Cincinnati, OH
Cause of death: unspecified
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Basketball Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Cincinnati Royals forward, NBA Hall-of-Famer Six-time All-Star power forward in 1950s-60s pro basketball, who became the legal guardian for his friend and teammate Maurice Stokes (1933–1970) after Stokes was sidelined with a debilitating brain injury. Also had a successful post-sports career as a grocery executive. Wife: Carole Frey (m. circa 1955, until his death, three daughters, one son)
Son: Jay Twyman
Daughter: Julie Brockhoff
Daughter: Elizabeth A. Bessone ("Lisa")
Daughter: Michele Guttman
High School: Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh, PA
University: University of Cincinnati
Super Foods Service, Inc. CEO (1972-97)
Member of the Board of Super Foods Service, Inc. (as Chairman, 1972-97)
Member of the Board of Western & Southern Financial Group
Basketball Hall of Fame 1983
SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
Cincinnati Royals (1957-66)
Rochester Royals (1955-57)
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