Jack Marin

John Warren Marin (born October 12, 1944) is an American former 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 National Basketball Association (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.[1] He led the NBA in free throw percentage during the 1971–72 NBA season.[2]

Marin making a lay-up for Duke in 1965

For other people named Jack Marin, see Jack Marin (disambiguation).
Jack Marin
Marin c. 1965
Personal information
Born (1944-10-12) October 12, 1944
Sharon, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolFarrell (Farrell, Pennsylvania)
CollegeDuke (1963–1966)
NBA draft1966 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
Playing career1966–1977
PositionSmall forward
Number15, 24, 42
Career history
1966–1972Baltimore Bullets
1972–1974Houston Rockets
1974–1975Buffalo Braves
1975–1977Chicago Bulls
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points12,451 (14.8 ppg)
Rebounds4,405 (5.8 rpg)
Assists1,813 (2.1 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

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.

Marin has been elected to the North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Duke Sports halls of fame. He currently serves on the Be Active North Carolina Campaign Cabinet. Marin was valedictorian of his high school class at Farrell High School.

Notes
  1. Beard, Gordon. "Rockets Trade Elvin Hayes; Goes To Bullets For Jack Marin," The Associated Press, Sunday, June 25, 1972.
  2. "Jack Marin". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 19, 2010.
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