About Richard Tinkham
Lived 1932 – 2018 (aged 86). Richard Tinkham was an American basketball player and sports executive, known for American Basketball Association (2000–present) and Indiana Pacers.
Richard P. Tinkham (June 24, 1932 – October 14, 2018) was an American sports executive who was the co-founder of the American Basketball Association with Joe Newman.
Biography Tinkham grew up in Hammond, Indiana. He hired Mike Storen, then business manager of the Cincinnati Royals, as the first general manager of the Pacers. Tinkham and Storen had first met while serving in the Marines together. In 1972–75, he was instrumental in the creation of Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.
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Who was Richard Tinkham?
American basketball executive (1932-2018)
When was Richard Tinkham born?
Richard Tinkham was born on 24 June 1932 in Hammond.
When did Richard Tinkham die?
Richard Tinkham died on 14 October 2018 in Indianapolis.
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Richard Tinkham was a basketball player and sports executive.
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Richard Tinkham was known for American Basketball Association (2000–present) and Indiana Pacers.
What nationality was Richard Tinkham?
Richard Tinkham was American.
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