About Bob Spear
Lived 1918 – 1995 (aged 77). Bob Spear was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Robert B. Spear (July 8, 1918 – October 26, 1995) was an American basketball coach. He served as the head basketball coach at United States Air Force Academy from the inception of the Air Force Falcons men's basketball program in 1956 until 1971. He was a graduate of DePauw University.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Spear?
American basketball coach
When was Bob Spear born?
Bob Spear was born on 8 July 1918 in Mansfield.
When did Bob Spear die?
Bob Spear died on 26 October 1995 in Tucson.
What was Bob Spear's occupation?
Bob Spear was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Bob Spear?
Bob Spear was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Spear (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Spear. https://biography.guide/bob-spear-basketball-player/
MLA: "Bob Spear." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-spear-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Spear." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-spear-basketball-player/.
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