| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1932-08-29)August 29, 1932 (age 92) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Westville (Westville, Indiana) |
| College | Army (1951–1954) |
| NBA draft | 1954:undrafted |
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Clarence William Hannon (born August 29, 1932) was an Americancollege basketball player forArmy from 1951 to 1954.
Hannon playedbasketball atWest Point during his sophomore, junior, and senior years. In his sophomore year of 1951–52, he set an Army record with 277 points, beatingDale Hall's mark of 273.[1] Hannon alsoled the nation in rebounding with 20.9 per game.[2]
In his senior year, Hannon scored 44 points in a game againstNew Mexico, which set a school record. He also pulled down 27 rebounds againstPittsburgh on February 22, 1954; this is still a school record.[3]
Overall, Hannon led Army in scoring and rebounding each of his three years. He finished his college career with 1,155 points and 1,101 rebounds, and both totals were school records at that time. His 19.0 career rebounding average in 58 games is still the highest in Army history.[3]
Hannon served in the U.S. Army and retired as a colonel. In 2015, he was inducted into the Army Sports Hall of Fame.[4]