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Jack Tingle

1924 – 1958

American basketball player

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Lived 1924 – 1958 (aged 33). Jack Tingle was an American basketball player and basketball coach.

Robert Jackson Tingle (December 30, 1924 – September 22, 1958) was an American professional basketball player. He was the first player from Trimble County, Kentucky to go to the University of Kentucky on a scholarship for basketball. He was one of only seven UK players to make the all SEC team four years in a row. After graduation, he played two seasons in the NBA for the Washington Capitols and Minneapolis Lakers. After his NBA stint he coached basketball at Hiseville High School and was an engraver for the Louisville Courier-Journal newspaper.

BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947–48 Washington 37 .263 .515 .2 2.4 1948–49 Minneapolis 2 .167 .000 .5 1.0Career 39 .259 .515 .2 2.3

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Trimble County High School
Awards
NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans; Sporting News

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Tingle?

American basketball player (1924–1958)

When was Jack Tingle born?

Jack Tingle was born on 30 December 1924 in Bedford.

When did Jack Tingle die?

Jack Tingle died on 22 September 1958 in Louisville.

What was Jack Tingle's occupation?

Jack Tingle was a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality was Jack Tingle?

Jack Tingle was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Tingle

· Wikidata: Q3805667

· DBpedia: Jack Tingle

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