Haas, Cyril

In selecting Haas as All-Ivy League in 1917, Princeton University coach F.W. Luehring said, "At guard Captain Haas is easily first choice. Last year, he was selected as the best forward in the League, and this year, shifting to guard, he played the greatest season of his career. He is very probably the greatest basketball player that Princeton ever had, and in my judgement ranks with men like (Harry) Fisher of Columbia...as one of the five best players the League has produced."

Birth and Death Dates:
b. Nov. 8, 1895 - d. Nov. 1969

Career Highlights:
Haas had an outstanding career at Princeton in the mid-1910s and was one of the greatest players in the Ivy League. In 1915, he scored 6.4 points per game (sixth in the league) and was named All-Ivy League second team as he led the Tigers to a 11-5 record (6-4 in conference).

The following year, he was even better, as he increased his scoring to 11.0 points per game and was named All-Ivy League first team and named Helms All-America. The Tigers were also a better team as they finished 16-4 (8-2 in conference). Going into the season finale, the Tigers had a chance to win the Ivy League title, but they fell to Pennsylvania, 16-14. Their other conference loss was also at the hands of the Quakers.

1917 saw Haas remain among the league leaders in scoring and repeat as All-Ivy League first team and Helms All-America as captain of the Tigers. He averaged 6.5 points per game (eighth in conference), as Princeton finished 15-5 (8-2 in conference) and second place in the Ivy League for the second consecutive season.

Origin:
New York City

Career Dates:
Cyril played forward and guard at Princeton University, 1915-1917.

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