George McGinnis
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George McGinnis 🇺🇸

George McGinnis (Known as "Big Mac")
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Born Aug 12, 1950 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States
Passed Away Dec 14, 2023 Indianapolis, United States
Lifespan 73 years old
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"Playing basketball for Indiana was the dream of my life. To bring championships home to my people meant everything."

Archival Overview

Dominant American basketball power forward who led the Indiana Pacers to two ABA championships, shared the 1975 ABA MVP award with Julius Erving, became a three-time NBA All-Star, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Biographical Record

George McGinnis was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. A high school phenom who led Washington High School to an undefeated 31-0 state championship season, he starred at Indiana University, averaging 30 points and 14.7 rebounds per game as a sophomore before turning professional with his hometown Indiana Pacers of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1971.

With his physical power, nimble agility, and signature one-handed jump shot, "Big Mac" was virtually unstoppable. He led the Pacers to back-to-back ABA championships in 1972 and 1973, winning ABA Playoffs MVP in 1973. In the 1974–75 season, McGinnis led the ABA in scoring (29.8 points per game) and shared the ABA Most Valuable Player award with Julius "Dr. J" Erving. Moving to the NBA in 1975, he starred for the Philadelphia 76ers alongside Erving, reaching the 1977 NBA Finals, and was named a three-time NBA All-Star. McGinnis was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.

Key Life Milestones

May 12, 1973

ABA Playoffs MVP and Championship

Led the Indiana Pacers to their second consecutive ABA championship, earning ABA Playoffs MVP honors.

May 1, 1975

Shared ABA Most Valuable Player Award

Co-awarded the 1975 ABA MVP with Julius Erving after leading the league in scoring with 29.8 points per game.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis, United States
GPS: 39.8197, -86.1764
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