CEO Rick Fuson retiring after 40 years as Indiana Pacers executive

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7 thoughts on “CEO Rick Fuson retiring after 40 years as Indiana Pacers executive

    1. Seriously Eric M?? This guy has given 40 years of his life to the Pacers and the city of Indianapolis. He has done it quietly and with integrity. Those who can, do. Those who can’t take cheap shots at those who do.

    2. What are you talking about? He was key in revitalizing downtown, redoing the fieldhouse and hosting the Super Bowl. You sound like an Aaron Freeman voter.

  1. The Pacers and the Taxpayers paid for it. Do you have a clue how much money that brings into Indianapolis and the number of jobs created? Stop playing video games Eric and come into the 21st century.

    1. What jobs? Ticket taker, parking lot attendant, custodian, bar tender? Are you aware of all the studies that show that sports spending just transfer entertainment dollars from other things, like HS sports, theater, or movies, to another thing, the tax subsidized pro sport? And there ain’t nothing wrong with that, under a free market when the stadium is built solely by the owner, but does Regal Cinema or the Murat get tax support?

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