Last Updated on October 5, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Dick McGuire, a former NBA player, coach, and Hall of Famer:

  • Full Name: Richard Joseph McGuire
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on January 26, 1926 (passed away on February 3, 2010, at the age of 84)
  • Hometown: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
  • Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 15 and 21
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: St. John’s Preparatory School in Brooklyn, New York
  • College: St. John’s University (1943–1944, 1946–1949)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (7th overall pick) in the 1949 BAA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1949–1957)
    • Detroit Pistons (1957–1960)
  • Championship Rings: None as a player; appeared in three NBA Finals with the New York Knicks
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Al McGuire (younger brother, also a Hall of Famer and legendary basketball coach)

Dick McGuire was one of the pioneering point guards of the NBA, known for his exceptional playmaking skills, passing, and leadership on the court. He was one of the best passers of his era and an original member of the New York Knicks, helping them reach three consecutive NBA Finals from 1951 to 1953.