19 in one quarter. He also was chosen to the All-NBA Second Team seven times, and scored 21,586 points during his NBA career. When he retired after the 1972–73 season, he ranked as the all-time leader in games played and was in the top ten in both points scored and field goals made. As of his death, Greer is the franchise record holder for points scored, field goals, field goal attempts, games played, and minutes played. Post-playing career In 1980, Greer coached the Philadelphia Kings of the Continental Basketball League. He also coached the basketball team for Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Legacy Greer's hometown has honored his success by holding "Hal Greer Day" in 1966, and by renaming 16th Street, which carries West Virginia Route 10 as the main artery between the campus/downtown area and Interstate 64, as "Hal Greer Boulevard" in 1978. The 76ers retired Greer's uniform number, No. 15, in 1976; he was the first player the 76ers honored in this way. Marshall's men's basketball team retired Greer's No. 16. Marshall University inducted Greer into its Athletics Hall of Fame for his career in basketball and baseball in 1985. In 1982, Greer was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame along with Slater Martin, Frank Ramsey, Willis Reed, coach Clarence Gaines, and contributor Alva Duer. Greer is recognized as one of the first African-American athletes enshrined in a major sports hall of fame from West Virginia. He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. The 76ers installed a statue of Greer at their training complex in 2017. In 2021, Greer was honored at Marshall University with the dedication of a bronze statue created in his likeness and an unveiling ceremony with many of his family members in attendance. The statue is located adjacent to the Cam Henderson Center, the home of Marshall basketball, and was placed on a marble base surrounded by four benches and newly planted trees. Two weeks later, he was announced as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Accolades Averaged 22 ppg to lead 76ers to NBA Championship (1967) Played in 10 consecutive NBA All-Star Games (1961–70) NBA All-Star Game MVP (1968) Set record for most points scored in a quarter (19) during an All-Star Game (1968) Seven-time All-NBA Second Team (1963–69) Scored 21,586 career points (40th all-time), including 50 in one game vs.