Hal Haskins
Harold F. "Sleepy Hal" Haskins (October 29, 1924 – May 31, 2003) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He was an All-American player for the Hamline Pipers who led the team to the 1949 NAIA National Championship. Haskins played professionally in the upstart National Professional Basketball League. He coached high school basketball in his native Minnesota for five years.
Haskins from the 1947 Liner | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1924 Alexandria, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2003 (aged 78) Arden Hills, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Alexandria (Alexandria, Minnesota) |
| College | Hamline (1946–1950) |
| NBA draft | 1950: 2nd round, – |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1950–1951 |
| Position | Forward |
| Coaching career | 1952–1957 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1950 | Saint Paul Lights |
| 1951 | Waterloo Hawks |
| As coach: | |
| 1952–1955 | Crosby-Ironton HS |
| 1955–1957 | Forest Lake Area HS |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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