Hal Haskins

Hal Haskins
Haskins from the 1947 Liner
Personal information
Born(1924-10-29)October 29, 1924
Alexandria, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedMay 31, 2003(2003-05-31) (aged 78)
Arden Hills, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlexandria (Alexandria, Minnesota)
CollegeHamline (1946–1950)
NBA draft1950: 2nd round, –
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
Playing career1950–1951
PositionForward
Coaching career1952–1957
Career history
As player:
1950Saint Paul Lights
1951Waterloo Hawks
As coach:
1952–1955Crosby-Ironton HS
1955–1957Forest Lake Area HS
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Harold F. "Sleepy Hal" Haskins (October 29, 1924 – May 31, 2003) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He was an All-American player for the Hamline Pipers who led the team to the 1949 NAIA National Championship. Haskins played professionally in the upstart National Professional Basketball League. He coached high school basketball in his native Minnesota for five years.