Hank Soar was born on 17 August 1914 in Alton, Rhode Island, USA. He was married to Marjorie Fairman. He died on 24 December 2001 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA.
First head coach of the 1947-48 Providence Steamrollers of the Basketball Association of America (forerunner of the NBA). When the team's record reached 2 wins/17 losses, he was replaced by Nat Hickey.