Fever honor Mel Simon on what would have been 100th birthday

Vision shaped Pacers Sports & Entertainment in Indianapolis.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

So much of who we are traces back to Mel Simon. On what would have been his 100th birthday, we celebrate the vision, pa Via @IndianaFever on X

What happened: The Indiana Fever posted an Oct. 21 tribute to Mel Simon on the date that would have been his 100th birthday. The message credited his vision, passion and legacy with shaping Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Indianapolis, echoing the Pacers' own centennial tribute.

Why it matters: Pacers Sports & Entertainment remains the operating home for Indianapolis pro basketball, linking current operations to Simon-era ownership roots. Centennial markers preserve that institutional link for fans entering the 2027 offseason.

What to watch: Indianapolis clubs continue offseason programming ahead of the 2027 campaign.

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