Pat Williams (basketball)

Who they were

Patrick Livingston Murphy Williams was an American sports executive, who served as senior vice president of the Orlando Magic. Williams began his career as a minor league baseball player, and later joined the front office of his team. In the late 1960s he moved into basketball, with his biggest achievements being the 1983 title of the Philadelphia 76ers and being a partner in the creation of the Orlando Magic.

Early life

Educated at: Indiana University Bloomington and Tower Hill School.

Early life Williams was born in 1940 in Philadelphia , the second oldest of four children and the only son. He was raised in Wilmington, Delaware , attending Tower Hill School where his father coached and taught. He became a friend of Ruly Carpenter , son of Philadelphia Phillies owner Bob "R.R.M." Carpenter , who would bring Williams to the Phillies’ dugout and clubhouse, as well as to the team's spring training in Clearwater, Florida . [ 1 ]

Path and career

Awards / honours: John Bunn Award.

Why this date

Pat Williams (basketball) appears on our July 17 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.