Jack McCloskey
American basketball player and coach (1925-2017) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 91
John William McCloskey was an American basketball player, coach and executive. He served as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Howie Dallmar Also played for Philadelphia Warriors
Dick Harter Also played for Penn Quakers men's basketball
Bob Morse Also played for Penn Quakers men's basketball
Jim Nolan Also played for Philadelphia Warriors
Walt Davis Also played for Philadelphia Warriors- Jerome Allen Also played for Penn Quakers men's basketball
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Philadelphia Warriors
Penn Quakers men's basketball
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About this person
As general manager of the Pistons, McCloskey assembled the team that would become known as the "Bad Boys" that won NBA championships in 1989 and 1990.
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2017 · aged 91