Jack TwymanInducted:1983 Player Stats 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Born May 21, 1934 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died May 30, 2012 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Position Small forward College Cincinnati (1951–1955) Jack Twyman was one of the NBA’s premier scorers during the late 1950s and 1960s. Playing his entire 11-season career (1955–1966) with the Rochester and Cincinnati …
Louis WilkeInducted:1983 Stats Born October 10, 1896 Chicago, Illinois Died February 28, 1962 Position Contributor College NA Louis Wilke was a seminal figure in the administrative history of amateur basketball, playing a critical role in the growth of the sport both domestically and on the international stage. While his name is often associated with professional circles due to his enshrinement …
Willis ReedInducted:1982 Player Stats 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 240 lb (109 kg) Born June 25, 1942 Hico, Louisiana, U.S. Died March 21, 2023 Houston, Texas, U.S. Position Center College Grambling State (1960–1964) Willis Reed was the heart and leader of the New York Knicks during their championship era. Playing his entire 10-season career (1964–1974) with the Knicks, Reed …
Frank RamseyInducted:1982 Player Stats 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Born July 13, 1931 Corydon, Kentucky, U.S. Died July 8, 2018 Madisonville, Kentucky, U.S. Position Small forward Shooting guard College Kentucky (1950–1954) Frank Ramsey was one of the NBA’s first and most celebrated “sixth men,” excelling as a versatile forward for the Boston Celtics from 1954 …
Slater MartinInducted:1982 Player Stats 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Born October 22, 1925 Elmina, Texas, U.S. Died October 18, 2012 Houston, Texas, U.S. Position Point guard College Texas (1943–1944, 1946–1949) Slater Martin was one of the NBA’s premier point guards during the 1950s and early 1960s, known for his tenacious defense, leadership, and smart playmaking. …
Hal GreerInducted:1982 Player Stats 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Born June 26, 1936 Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. Died April 14, 2018 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Position Shooting guard Point guard College Marshall (1955–1958) Hal Greer was a smooth-shooting guard and one of the most consistent scorers of his era. He spent his entire 15-year career (1958–1973) …
Clarence GainesInducted:1982 Stats Born May 21, 1923 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. Died April 18, 2005 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. Position Coach College NA Clarence “Big House” Gaines was one of the most respected figures in basketball history, known for his long and successful coaching career at Winston-Salem State University. Although he did not coach in the NBA, his influence on professional …
Alva DuerInducted:1982 Stats Born November 18, 1904 Sylvia, Kansas, U.S. Died November 18, 1987 Position Contributor College NA Alva Duer, affectionately known as “Mr. NAIA,” was a monumental administrator whose vision for college athletics centered on character, academic excellence, and social equality. While he did not serve in the NBA, his work as the longtime Executive Secretary of the NAIA …
