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Frank John Mahoney Jr. (October 25, 1901 – November 21, 1961) was an American professional football back who played five seasons with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Creighton University. He was a member of the Cardinals team that were NFL champions in 1925.

Early life Frank John Mahoney Jr. was born on October 25, 1901, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a team captain in football, basketball, baseball, and also participated in track in high school. He was also the first Nebraska basketball player ever to earn all-state honors three times. He also won a state medal in track. He played in seven games, starting four, during his rookie year, scoring one extra point and one receiving touchdown. The Cardinals were named NFL champions after finishing first in the league with an 11–2–1. Mahoney appeared in 11 games, starting eight, during the 1926 season, recording one rushing touchdown, one fumble recovery touchdown, and one extra point.

Personal life Mahoney was the head football coach at St. Leo's High School in Chicago from 1928 to 1930, accumulating an overall record of 14–7–3. His personal finances were hurt by the Wall Street crash of 1929 and Mahoney moved back to Omaha in 1931. He became county commissioner in 1932.

Mahoney lived and worked at Boys Town from 1947 until his death, spending time as the coordinator of intramural athletics, equipment manager, and postmaster. He died on November 21, 1961, in Omaha.