Art McMahon facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | February 24, 1946 Carteret, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| High school: | Carteret (NJ) |
| College: | NC State |
| NFL Draft: | 1968 / Round: 15 / Pick: 385 |
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Arthur John McMahon, born on February 24, 1946, is a former American professional football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a player who helps stop the opposing team from scoring. Art McMahon played in both the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen by the Boston Patriots in the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.
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Early Life and High School
Art McMahon was born in Newark, New Jersey. He grew up in Carteret, New Jersey, where he went to Carteret High School. He graduated from high school in 1964.
Carteret's NFL Players
Art McMahon is one of four players from Carteret High School who have played in the NFL. The others include Stan Kosel, Jason Worilds, and Sam Kamara. This shows that Carteret High School has a strong history of producing talented football players.
College Football Career
Before playing professionally, Art McMahon played college football for North Carolina State University. During his time there, he showed great skill on the field. In 1966, he was recognized as a first-team All-ACC player. This means he was considered one of the best players in his college football conference.
Professional Football Journey
Art McMahon began his professional career after being selected in the 1968 NFL/AFL draft. This draft is where professional teams choose college players to join their rosters.
Joining the Patriots
The Boston Patriots picked Art McMahon in the 15th round of the 1968 draft. He was the 385th player chosen overall. He played for the Boston Patriots from 1968 to 1970. The team later changed its name to the New England Patriots.
Playing for New England
After the team became the New England Patriots, McMahon continued to play for them in 1972. Unfortunately, he faced some challenges with injuries during his career. He missed part of the 1970 season and all of the 1971 season because of these injuries. Despite this, he was a part of the team for several years.
