Jack McMahon Inducted in 2000
Jack McMahon
John Joseph McMahon (December 3, 1928 – June 11, 1989) a Brooklyn native, he attended St. Michael's and then St johns (1949-52). A captain in his senior year, 1952, he led the Redmen to a 25-6 record. McMahon was selected in the 6th round, 58th overall pick by the Rochester Royals, (1952-60).
As a coach, McMahon became a successful coach in the NBA, and the American Basketball Association, 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, the Cincinnati Royals, the San Diego Rockets, and the ABA's Pittsburgh Condors. Career highlight NBA champion (1958).
As a coach, McMahon became a successful coach in the NBA, and the American Basketball Association, 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, the Cincinnati Royals, the San Diego Rockets, and the ABA's Pittsburgh Condors. Career highlight NBA champion (1958).