Shortly before noon on Monday morning, the Philadelphia 76ers announced that Hal Greer has passed away at the age of 81. Recognized as a legend among Sixers fans, Greer (21,586) is still the team's all-time leading scorer. The Huntington, West Virginia native averaged 22 points per game in 1967 to lead Philly to an NBA Championship.
The Philadelphia 76ers organization mourns the passing of Hal Greer, an NBA champion, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and team legend. Throughout his 15-year career with the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia 76ers, Greer solidified his place as one of the greatest basketball players ever. An NBA champion in 1967 and 10-time NBA All-Star, Greer’s legacy includes being the 76ers’ all-time leader in points, field goals, field goals attempted, games and minutes played, culminating in him being named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996.
In 1,122 career games played, Greer racked up averages of 19.2 points on 45.2 percent shooting from the field, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 35.5 minutes per game. Thanks in large part to his outstanding play, Greer became the first player to have his jersey (No. 15) retired by the 76ers (1976). More recently (2017), Greer was honored with a sculpture on the Legends Walk at Philadelphia's training facility. Furthermore, Greer actually has a street named after him in his hometown — “Hal Greer Boulevard.”
Greer will forever be remembered as a true gentleman who used the tremendous platform of basketball to uplift and inspire others.
We extend our deepest condolences and send our love to the Greer family during this difficult time.
As noted in their press release, the Sixers plan on celebrating Greer's life during Monday night's Game 2 matchup against the Miami Heat, which is scheduled to tip at 8:00 p.m. EST inside the Wells Fargo Center. TNT will have live broadcast coverage.
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