Mike Storen | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the ABA | |
| In office 1973–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Carlson |
| Succeeded by | Tedd Munchak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Storen Jr. September 14, 1935 Michigan City, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 2020 (aged 84) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Lynn |
| Children | 3, including Hannah Storm |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
Mark "Mike" Storen Jr.[1] (September 14, 1935 – May 7, 2020) was an American sports executive in basketball, baseball, and football. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame and a stint in the US Marines, he began his career with the Chicago Zephyrs and became their promotions director after their move to Baltimore. He subsequently served as the first general manager of the Indiana Pacers from 1967 to 1969, before assuming the positions of GM and part-owner of the Kentucky Colonels. He became the commissioner of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1973, and played an instrumental role in the league's merger with the National Basketball Association (NBA) three years later.