Robert Jackson "Jack" Tingle (December 30, 1924 – September 22, 1958) was an American professional

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player. He was the first player from

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to go to the

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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

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and

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. After his NBA stint he coached basketball at Hiseville High School and was an engraver for the

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newspaper.

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