Posted on 04/29/2017 12:57:34 PM PDT by EveningStar
Ken Sears, an All-America basketball player for Santa Clara in the 1950s who later played eight seasons in the NBA, died Sunday in his hometown of Watsonville, the university announced Monday. He was 83.
Mr. Sears played from 1951 through 55 for the Broncos under head coach Bob Feerick and started as a freshman on their Final Four team of 1952.
He was twice named the WCC Player of the Year, beating out USFs Bill Russell for the honor in 1955.
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RIP.
Second from left, I believe.
Dang, that's white..!
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