IN MEMORY OF DICK TINKHAM ABA CO-FOUNDER
The ABA mourns the loss of Dick Tinkham, the co-founder of the original and current ABA.
Dick was truly a sports legend, a “behind the scenes guy” who has left an indelible mark in the world of sports. The original ABA and the Indiana Pacers survived and flourished under his leadership. He was instrumental in merging four ABA teams into the NBA and many say;
Without his efforts, the NBA might not have survived. Dick put his same drive, energy, creativity, knowledge, experience, leadership into the current ABA and helped make it the largest professional sports league in history as well as the most diversified professional sports league in history.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Truly one of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Tinkham family.
More info on Dick – https://www.indycornrows.com/2016/2/2/10901908/the-creation-of-the-indiana-pacers
Effective This Season, the TINKHAM CUP will be awarded to the ABA Champions in honor of Dick Tinkham and it will be a lasting reminder of the appreciation we have for his major contributions to making our ABA what it has become. Dick. God bless you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Wynn and your family. You will not be forgotten.
