In addition to being a renowned coach, Pat Williams, a well-known name in basketball, also holds the position of Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic. His path to success has included a wide variety of events that have molded his extraordinary career.

Pat entered baseball after serving the United States Army for seven years, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies for seven of those years. He worked as a front office executive as well as a minor league catcher. In the National Basketball Association, he made a successful transition and left a lasting impression on clubs in Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and ultimately helped form the Orlando Magic in 1987. In 1995, the Magic reached the NBA finals thanks in large part to his leadership, which was a crucial turning point for the club.

Pat was named one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history by a national publication in 1996 due to his effect off the court. He executed crucial trades and acquisitions throughout his stellar NBA career, bringing in players like Penny Hardaway, Moses Malone, Penny Maravich, and Julius Erving. He also has the distinction of developing exceptional athletes like Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Maurice Cheeks, as well as earning four NBA draft lottery prizes.

Outside of the courts, Pat's extraordinary family life is notable. He and his wife Ruth have an amazing 19 kids, 14 of them were adopted from different countries. Media outlets like Sports Illustrated, Readers Digest, and major television networks have covered this remarkable family adventure.

Pat hosts radio programs, teaches an adult Sunday school class, and has run an incredible 32 marathons, including the storied Boston Marathon, as part of his engagement with his neighborhood and faith. His interests include weight lifting, Civil War history, and baseball, where he has played alongside renowned Hall of Fame pitchers. He also loves weight lifting..

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