John Joseph McMahon (December 3, 1928 – June 11, 1989) was an American professional

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player and coach. A 6'1" guard from St. John's University, McMahon was selected by the

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in the 1952 NBA draft. He played eight seasons in the

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(NBA), for Rochester and the

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. McMahon became a successful coach in the American Basketball League, the NBA and the

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(ABA), with eleven seasons as a head coach in the three leagues. His first coaching stint was with the Kansas City Steers of the ABL (1961–62 season). The following season, he began coaching in the NBA with the Chicago Zephyrs in the 1962–63 season. He would also coach the Cincinnati Royals, the San Diego Rockets, and the ABA's

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Career statistics

NBA

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Regular season

Playoffs

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External links

BasketballReference: Jack McMahon (as player)

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