Central Florida Spotlight pays tribute to Orlando Magic’s Pat Williams

ORLANDO, Fla. — This week, Channel 9 is remembering the career and legacy of Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams in the Central Florida community.

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Channel 9 Anchor Greg Warmoth has spoken with Williams multiple times since they both arrived in Orlando in 1986.

On Sunday, there will be a special edition of Central Florida Spotlight.

It will take a look back through Williams’ career and the years leading up to launching the Magic.

Read: Pat Williams: Greg Warmoth sits down with Magic CEO Alex Martins

Former players and community leaders will speak, including old interviews with Williams.

“It was all because of his work, his promotion,” Magic CEO Alex Martins said. “Everyone likes to refer to Pat as a dreamer. I like to refer to Pat as a doer. He was the ultimate promoter, and he did whatever to get to his vision, to his goal.”

The special tribute to Pat Williams will air this Sunday on Channel 9 at 12:30 p.m.

Read: ‘An incredible visionary’: Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams dies at 84

Pat Williams Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams died Wednesday at 84. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)

Pat Williams Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams died Wednesday evening. He was 84. (WFTV)

Pat Williams Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams died Wednesday at 84. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)

Orlando Magic founder Pat Williams. Orlando Magic founder Pat Williams.

Pat Williams Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams died Wednesday at 84. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)

Pat William - 1940-2024 LOCAL Orlando Magic founder Pat Williams passes away at 84

Obit Pat Williams Basketball FILE - Orlando Magic senior vice president Pat Williams chats with media about the upcoming NBA draft, May 21, 2004 in Orlando, Fla. Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from complications related to viral pneumonia, the team announced. (AP Photo/Peter Cosgrove, File) (PETER COSGROVE/AP)

Obit Pat Williams Basketball FILE - Orlando Magic President and General manager Pat Williams grins while holding up a jersey bearing the name O'Neal and the number 1, at the NBA draft lottery in Secaucus, N.J. May 17, 1992. Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from complications related to viral pneumonia, the team announced. (AP photo/Bill Kostroun, File) (BILL KOSTROUN/AP)

Pat Williams Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams died at 84. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)

Pat Williams Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams passed away at 84. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)

Pat Williams Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams passed away at 84. (WFTV)

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