Pat Croce

Pat Croce is an American entrepreneur, sports team executive, author, and TV personality. Born on November 2, 1954, he is known for his role as the team president of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers from 1996 to 2001. Croce has a background in physical therapy, having started his career as a physical therapist and working with organizations such as the Philadelphia Flyers and Haverford Community Hospital. He is also a black belt in taekwondo and has commentated on the sport during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Furthermore, Croce founded Sports Physical Therapists, a chain of 40 centers across 11 states, before selling the business for $40 million in 1993.