Hal Lear

Harold C. Lear Jr. (January 31, 1935 – June 25, 2016) was an American professional basketball player.

Hal Lear
Personal information
Born(1935-01-31)January 31, 1935
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 25, 2016(2016-06-25) (aged 81)
White Plains, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight163 lb (74 kg)
Career information
High schoolOverbrook (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
CollegeTemple (1953–1956)
NBA draft1956: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
Playing career1956–1967
PositionPoint guard
Number16
Career history
1956Philadelphia Warriors
1956–1961Easton Madisons
1962–1965Camden Bullets
1965–1966Johnstown C-J's
1966–1967New Haven Elms
Career highlights and awards
  • EPBL Most Valuable Player (1957)
  • 4× All-EPBL First Team (1957, 1959–1961)
  • 2× All-EPBL Second Team (1958, 1965)
  • Third-team All-American – Collier's (1956)
  • NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1956)
  • No. 6 retired by Temple Owls
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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