Johnny Macknowski
John Andrew Mackin (born John Andrew Macknowski; January 7, 1923) is a Russian-born American former professional basketball player.[1] He played in the National Basketball League (NBL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Syracuse Nationals franchise as the team moved from the NBL into the NBA.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 7, 1923 Russia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lincoln (Jersey City, New Jersey) |
| College | Seton Hall (1942–1943, 1946–1948) |
| BAA draft | 1948 / Round: – / Pick: – |
| Selected by the Rochester Royals | |
| Playing career | 1947–1951 |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Number | 5 |
| Career history | |
| 1947–1948 | Scranton Miners |
| 1948–1951 | Syracuse Nationals |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
He changed his surname from Macknowski to Mackin in 1952.[3]
His wife, Olga, predeceased him in December 2016, aged 90.[4] As of September 2017, Mackinowski, 94, resided at a retirement village in Morristown, Tennessee.[5]
References
- "Johnny Macknowski NBA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
- "Johnny Macknowski NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
- "Macknowski Changes His Name to Mackin". The Post-Standard. April 3, 1952. p. 18. Retrieved August 11, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- Olga Macknowsky obituary
- Citizen Tribune: In the Classroom or on the Court, Johnny Macknowsky Gave his All
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