He served as the head basketball coach at United States Air Force Academy from the inception of the Air Force Falcons men 's basketball program in 1956 until 1971 .
Robert B. Spear ( July 8 , 1918 -- October 26 , 1995 ) was an American basketball coach .
Robert B. Spear served as the head basketball coach at United States Air Force Academy from the inception of the Air Force Falcons men 's basketball program in 1956 until 1971 .
Robert B. Spear ( July 8 , 1918 -- October 26 , 1995 ) was an American basketball coach .