Nationality American Name Johnny Egan Education Providence College Pro career 1961–1972 Weight 82 kg | Listed weight 180 lb (82 kg) Height 1.80 m Role Basketball Player Position Point guard | |
Born January 31, 1939 (age 85)
Hartford, Connecticut ( 1939-01-31 ) High school Weaver (Hartford, Connecticut) NBA draft 1961 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12th overall | ||
Listed height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
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John Francis Egan (born January 31, 1939) is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
A 5' 11" (1.80 m) guard from Weaver High School (Connecticut) and Providence College, he played 11 seasons (1961 – 1972) in the NBA, spending time with the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Diego/Houston Rockets. He later served as a coach for the Rockets for four seasons in the 1970s. Known for the Johnny Egan Rainbow.
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