Davidson, Vitale Reach Hall of Fame

2008/04/08 09:38:47 @NBA.com: News

In the DETROIT NEWS, Chris McCosky writes "some 28 years ago, Pistons owner Bill Davidson fired coach Dick Vitale and would later say hiring the former University of Detroit coach was one of the worst mistakes he's ever made. Monday, both were announced as new members of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. They will be enshrined in Springfield, Mass., from Sept. 4 through Sept. 6. After the rough start, though, the Pistons went on to win three NBA titles. They have become a model of mid-market success in professional sports.”
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