Larry Bird Leaving Pacers; Donnie Walsh Could Return to Indy

Posted Jun 26, 2012
Larry Bird is stepping down as president of the Indiana Pacers and Donnie Walsh could soon return to the franchise, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. Bird’s departure, triggered in part by nagging health issues, paves the way for Walsh, the team’s former CEO, to return to the franchise. Walsh enjoys a strong relationship with Pacers owner Herb Simon. (Zag's Blog)

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