Hal Greer
Inducted:
1982
Player Stats
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
Born
June 26, 1936
Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.
Died
April 14, 2018
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Position
Shooting guard
Point guard
College
Marshall (1955–1958)
Hal Greer was a smooth-shooting guard and one of the most consistent scorers of his era. He spent his entire 15-year career (1958–1973) with the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming a cornerstone of the franchise. Standing 6'2", Greer was arguably the third-best guard of the 1960s, trailing only legends Oscar Robertson and Jerry West. Greer was a 10-time NBA All-Star and helped lead the 76ers to the 1967 NBA Championship.
Known for his mid-range jump shot, scoring balance, and durability, he played in 1,122 consecutive games, demonstrating remarkable consistency. Greer retired with over 21,000 points and 4,500 assists, ranking among the top guards of his generation. His scoring, leadership, and role in Philadelphia’s championship success earned him induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Greer's Awards & Records
- First-team All-MAC (1958)
- 15 retired by Philadelphia 76ers
- Played 1,122 consecutive games (remarkable durability)
- Key scorer and leader of 1967 championship team
- One of the top guards of the 1960s and early 1970s
- All-time 76ers leader in points, field goals, and games played
NBA Records
- NBA champion (1967)
- 10× NBA All-Star (1961–1970)
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (1968)
- 7× All-NBA Second Team (1963–1969)
- NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
NBA Teams
Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers (1958–1973)
NBA Draft
1958: 2nd round, 13th overall pick
Syracuse Nationals
Number Worn
15
NBA Stats
Seasons:
15 (1958–1973)
Games Played:
1,122
Points:
21,586 (19.2 ppg)
Rebounds:
5,665 (5.0 rpg)
Assists:
4,540 (4.0 apg)
Field Goal %:
45.2
Free Throw %:
80.1
Playoff Games:
92