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.
Saint Louis Hawks 1957-58 NBA Champions
| 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 N/A |
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 |
