Pat Riley

Birth Name:

Patrick James Riley

Birth Place:

Rome, New York, United States

Profession

Actor

Helped found The Miami HEAT Family Outreach in 1997, which has raised money for the Jackson Memorial Foundation's Guardian Angels and SafeSpace, along with other beneficiaries benefitting the South Florida community
In 1997, his alma mater, Linton High School, renamed its gym in his honor, and in 2000, the school inducted him into its hall of fame
Started the Pediatric AIDS Foundation's Kids for Kids organization in 1992
Won the Miami Project Sports Legend Award in 1992
Played basketball at the University of Kentucky
Starred in both basketball and football in high school
The NFL's Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the 11th round in 1967, even though he didn't play football in college
As a player in the NBA, he played for the San Diego Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers
Known for coaching the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat to multiple championships
He is known for his motivational speeches before corporations

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