About Squint Phares
Lived 1915 – 1974 (aged 58). Squint Phares was an American basketball player.
John Lee "Squint" Phares (December 31, 1915 – August 16, 1974) was an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball, baseball, and football for West Virginia University. Phares then played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1938–39 season and averaged 6.9 points per game.
In his post-basketball life, he and his wife ran a nursery school in Columbus, Ohio.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Squint Phares?
basketball player (1915-1974)
When was Squint Phares born?
Squint Phares was born on 31 December 1915 in Elkins.
When did Squint Phares die?
Squint Phares died on 16 August 1974 in Columbus.
What was Squint Phares's occupation?
Squint Phares was a basketball player.
What nationality was Squint Phares?
Squint Phares was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Squint Phares. https://biography.guide/squint-phares/
MLA: "Squint Phares." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/squint-phares/.
Chicago: "Squint Phares." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/squint-phares/.
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