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[MAGIC INSIDER] In Memory of Pat Williams: A Sports Legend and Magic Co-Founder

Pat Williams brought magic to Orlando, and his contributions...

Orlando Magic Co-Founder and Sports Legend Pat Williams Passes Away at 84

Orlando Magic co-founder, hall of famer, and sports legend Pat Williams passed away on Wednesday after battling viral pneumonia. Williams’ career spanned more than 56 years, including 30-plus years with the Orlando Magic and 51 years in the NBA.

“Pat Williams simply brought magic to Orlando,” said Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos and CEO Alex Martins in a joint statement. “Pat forever changed the sports landscape in Orlando. We all owe him a debt of gratitude and he will certainly be missed, but never forgotten.”

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