Hal Lear

Hal Lear
Personal information
Born	January 31, 1935; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	June 25, 2016 (aged 81); White Plains, New York, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	163 lb (74 kg)
Career information
High school	Overbrook (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College	Temple (1953–1956)
NBA draft	1956: 1st round, 7th overall pick
	Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
Playing career	1956–1967
Position	Point guard
Number	16
Career history
1956	Philadelphia Warriors
1956–1961	Easton Madisons
1961–1962	Los Angeles Jets
1962–1965	Camden Bullets
1965–1966	Johnstown C-J's
1966–1967	New 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

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

Personal information
Born	(1935-01-31)January 31, 1935 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	June 25, 2016(2016-06-25) (aged 81) White Plains, New York, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	163 lb (74 kg)
Career information
High school	Overbrook (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College	Temple (1953–1956)
NBA draft	1956: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
Playing career	1956–1967
Position	Point guard
Number	16
Career history
1956	Philadelphia Warriors
1956–1961	Easton Madisons
1961–1962	Los Angeles Jets
1962–1965	Camden Bullets
1965–1966	Johnstown C-J's
1966–1967	New 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