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Spears

Barry Spears

  • Class
  • Induction
    1994
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball
Played varsity basketball between 1970-1972, his three varsity teams were 51-27. He graduated second in career assists (currently fifth) and seventh in career rebounds (currently 13th). He "was a coach on the floor" according to his head coach John Carpenter. He grabbed a team high 230 rebounds as a sophomore and was the second leading scorer; as a junior co-captain, he led the squad in assists, was second in rebounding and third in scoring. His career totals included: 883 points, 572 rebounds and 316 assists. He served as Rider's Assistant Varsity Coach and Head Junior Varsity Coach between 1972-1979.
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