Jack Parr, a two-time All-American at Kansas State, and just one of 10 basketball players to have his jersey honored by the school, passed away on Sunday at the age of 78 at home in Lindsborg, Kansas.

A 6’9 center from Richmond, Virginia, Parr played three seasons for Naismith and College Basketball Hall of Fame head coach Fred “Tex” Winter from 1955-58. He helped the Wildcats to a 54-21 record during his playing career, which included a trip to the 1958 Final Four and Big Seven Conference titles in 1956 and 1958.

Known for his hook shot and soft “face the basket” jumper, Parr was twice named an All-American in his career, earning second team honors from the Helms Foundation and Converse Yearbook as a junior in 1957, and third team accolades as a senior in 1958 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He was also an All-Big Seven Conference selection three consecutive seasons from 1956 to 1958.

A member of both the state of Kansas and the Kansas State University Sports Hall of Fame, Parr was among the first to have his jersey retired by K-State on Fe. 5, 2005. He was also a member of the school’s 13-member All-Century Basketball Team released in 2003.