Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams handed away on Wednesday attributable to issues with viral pneumonia.
Williams was 84 years outdated.
Williams was concerned within the strategy of bringing the Magic to Orlando in 1989. Williams was the staff’s normal supervisor till he was promoted to senior vice chairman in 1996.
“His accomplishments will all the time be remembered. Armed along with his ever-present optimism and unparalleled power, he was an unimaginable visionary who helped rework the world of sports activities in a number of methods. From bringing the Magic to Orlando, to reworking sports activities advertising and promotions, he was all the time forward of the curve,” launched the Magic in an announcement.
