Arthur John McMahon (born February 24, 1946) is an American former professional

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(NFL). He was selected by the Boston Patriots in the 15th round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft. He played

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at North Carolina State.Art McMahon
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, McMahon grew up in Carteret, New Jersey and attended Carteret High School. A graduate in the class of 1964, McMahon is one of four Carteret alumni to play in the NFL as of 2023, joining Stan Kosel (class of 1935), Jason Worilds (class of 2006), and Sam Kamara (class of 2016).

Professional career

McMahon was selected by the Boston Patriots in the 15th round (385th overall) of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft. He played for the Boston Patriots in 1968 to 1970 and for the renamed New England Patriots in 1972. McMahon missed half of the 1970 season and all of 1971 due to injury.Art McMahon
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McMahon, Art 1946 births Living people Carteret High School alumni People from Carteret, New Jersey Players of American football from Union County, New Jersey Players of American football from Newark, New Jersey American football defensive backs NC State Wolfpack football players Boston Patriots players New England Patriots players