Jack Marin
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 12, 1944 Sharon, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Farrell (Farrell, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Duke (1963–1966) |
| NBA draft | 1966 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall |
| Selected by the Baltimore Bullets | |
| Playing career | 1966–1977 |
| Position | Small forward / Guard |
| Number | 15, 24, 42 |
| Career history | |
| 1966–1972 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1972–1974 | Houston Rockets |
| 1974–1975 | Buffalo Braves |
| 1975–1977 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 12,451 (14.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,405 (5.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,813 (2.1 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John Warren "Jack" Marin (born October 12, 1944) is a retired American professional basketball player. A 201 cm (6-foot, 7-inch) guard/forward from Duke University, Marin was named to the 1967 NBA All-Rookie Team and spent 11 seasons in the NBA (1966–1977), playing for the Baltimore Bullets, Houston Rockets, Buffalo Braves and Chicago Bulls. The left-handed Marin was a two-time All-Star and scored 12,541 points in his career. He is perhaps most remembered for being traded to the Rockets (along with future considerations) for Elvin Hayes on June 23, 1972. He led the NBA in free throw percentage during the 1971–72 NBA season.
After retiring from the NBA, Marin entered Duke University Law School and graduated with his Juris Doctor in 1980. Presently (2006), he is a partner in the Richmond, Virginia-based law firm of Williams Mullen where he focuses his practice on sports law. He acts as outside counsel to the National Basketball Retired Players Association, and also represents basketball players performing abroad.
Marin served for three years (1998–2000) as the executive director of the Celebrity Players Tour, a professional golf circuit for notable ex-pro athletes and entertainers. During his tenure, the tour grew from five to 15 events that support various charities around the country. He has been a playing member and has served on its board of directors.Marin is currently involved with the United States Marine Corps and Hope For The Warriors, a non-profit based out of Jacksonville, N.C. He teaches golf and other sports activities to United States Marines who were severely wounded in combat.
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