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First coach in Pacers' history passes away

Jul 13, 2007, 16:35 GMT

Indianapolis, IN - The first head coach in Indiana Pacers' history, Larry Staverman, passed away on Wednesday. He was 70.A former Notre Dame assistant, Staverman was hired in 1967 prior to the Pacers' first ABA season. Staverman led the team to a 38-40 record in 1967-68 but was replaced by Bob 'Slick' Leonard early in the next season after a 2-7 start. He also coached the New York Knicks in the 1977-78 season, posting a record of 18-27.'We are sorry to hear about the passing of Larry Staverman,' said Pacers CEO and president Donnie Walsh in a statement. 'By being our first coach, he was a believer in the franchise at a time when there were many doubters. That is something we recognize and hope our fans recognize. Our condolences go to his family and friends.'Staverman also had a five-year career as a player in the NBA with career- averages of 4.7 points and 3.8 rebounds.© 2007 The Sports Network

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