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Johnny Egan

John Francis "Johnny" Egan (born January 31, 1939 in Hartford, Connecticut) 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.

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Preceded by Tex Winter Houston Rockets head coach 19731976 Succeeded by Tom Nissalke
vd1961 NBA Draft
First round Walt BellamyTom StithLarry SiegfriedRay Scott • Wayne Yates • Ben WarleyTom MescheryCleo HillGary Phillips
Second round Whitey Martin • Bob WiesenhahnJohnny Egan • Fred Sawyer • Chris SmithTed Luckenbill • Ron Horn • Al Butler • Jack Turner • Jerry Graves • York LareseDon KojisDoug MoeJeff Cohen
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