Pat Williams (basketball)

Pat Williams
Born
Patrick Livingston Murphy Williams

(1940-05-03)May 3, 1940
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 17, 2024(2024-07-17) (aged 84)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
EducationWake Forest University (BS)
Indiana University (MS)
Flagler College (LHD)
OccupationSports executive
Known forGeneral manager of the Philadelphia 76ers
Senior vice president of the Orlando Magic
Spouse(s)Jill Paige (m. 1973; div. 1996)
Ruth Hanchey (m. 1997)
Children4

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.