[1] He didn't plan to play college ball, thinking he was destined for a factory job, but his high school coach pushed him to apply.

[2] A 6'10" forward/center from St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas, Govan spent the year after his 1964 graduation playing pro ball in Italy.

[2] Govan spent nine years in the now-defunct American Basketball Association, playing for the New Orleans Buccaneers, Memphis Pros, Utah Stars and Virginia Squires.

"[4] Govan, the father of twin daughters, returned to Jersey City after his playing career ended and eventually worked as a probation officer for 25 years.

He occasionally worked alongside fellow probation officer Bob Hurley, the longtime St. Anthony's High School basketball coach.