Pat Williams (basketball)
Pat Williams | |
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| Born | Patrick Livingston Murphy Williams May 3, 1940 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 17, 2024 (aged 84) Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Wake Forest University (BS) Indiana University (MS) Flagler College (LHD) |
| Occupation | Sports executive |
| Known for | General manager of the Philadelphia 76ers Senior vice president of the Orlando Magic |
| Spouse(s) | Jill Paige (m. 1973; div. 1996) Ruth Hanchey (m. 1997) |
| Children | 4 |
Patrick Livingston Murphy Williams (May 3, 1940 – July 17, 2024) 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.