| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | October 15, 1901 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died: | November 21, 1961 (aged 60) |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 173 lb (78 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Omaha (NE) |
| College: | Creighton |
| Position: | Back |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Frank John Mahoney Jr. (October 25, 1901 – November 21, 1961) was an American football back who played five seasons with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Creighton University and attended the Omaha High School of Commerce in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a member of the Chicago Cardinals team that were NFL champions in 1925. He also played baseball, basketball and participated in track and field. Mahoney played for the Chicago Bruins of the American Basketball League (ABL). He had received an offer to play baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates but opted to play football for the Chicago Cardinals.[1][2]