About Joe McNamee
Lived 1926 – 2011 (aged 84). Joe McNamee was an American basketball player.
John Joseph McNamee (September 24, 1926 – July 16, 2011) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6′6″ forward/center from the University of San Francisco, McNamee played two seasons (1950–1952) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Rochester Royals and Baltimore Bullets. He averaged 2.4 points per game in his career and won a league championship with Rochester in 1951. Joe went on to have a long and successful career in sales for Watson and Meehan, a distributor of Cummins engines. Joe and his wife Alice had eight kids (Sharon, John, Pattie, Casey, Dennis, Peter, Steve and Jim) and 11 grandchildren.
Career statistics
NBA Source:
Regular season
Playoffs YearTeamGPFG%FT%RPGAPGPPG1951†Rochester13.293.7502.7.72.5
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe McNamee?
American basketball player (1926-2011)
When was Joe McNamee born?
Joe McNamee was born on 24 September 1926 in San Francisco.
When did Joe McNamee die?
Joe McNamee died on 16 July 2011 in Greenbrae.
What was Joe McNamee's occupation?
Joe McNamee was a basketball player.
What nationality was Joe McNamee?
Joe McNamee was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe McNamee. https://biography.guide/joe-mcnamee/
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