John Lee "Squint" Phares (December 31, 1915 – August 16, 1974) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played college basketball, baseball, and football for West Virginia University.[1] Phares then played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1938–39 season and averaged 6.9 points per game.[2]

Squint Phares
Personal information
Born(1915-12-31)December 31, 1915
Elkins, West Virginia
DiedAugust 16, 1974(1974-08-16) (aged 58)
Columbus, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolElkins (Elkins, West Virginia)
CollegeWest Virginia (1935–1938)
PositionGuard / forward
Career history
1938–1939Pittsburgh Pirates

In his post-basketball life, he and his wife ran a nursery school in Columbus, Ohio.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "John Phares". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. October 19, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "John Phares NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 6, 2016.