Jack McMahon

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John Joseph (Jack) McMahon (born December 3, 1928 – died June 11, 1989) was a professional basketball player and coach. A 6'1" guard from St. John's University, McMahon was selected by the Rochester Royals in the 1952 NBA Draft. He played 8 seasons in the NBA, for Rochester and the St. Louis Hawks.

He would go on to become a successful coach in the NBA and the ABA, with 10 seasons as a head coach in either league. His first coaching stint was with the Chicago Zephyrs in the 1962-63 season. He would also coach the Cincinnati Royals, the San Diego Rockets, and the ABA's Pittsburgh Condors.


Preceded by:
Jim Pollard
Chicago Zephyrs Head Coach
1962–1963
Succeeded by:
Slick Leonard
Preceded by:
Charles Wolf
Cincinnati Royals Head Coach
1963–1967
Succeeded by:
Ed Jucker
Preceded by:
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San Diego Rockets Head Coach
1967–1969
Succeeded by:
Alex Hannum
Preceded by:
Buddy Jeannette
Pittsburgh Condors Head Coach
1970–1972
Succeeded by:
Mark Binstein

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