"The Passion" of Jerry Coangelo

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    "The Passion" of Jerry Coangelo

    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">PHOENIX (AP) -- Fittingly enough, the local ceremony honoring Jerry Colangelo's selection to the Basketball Hall of Fame was held on center court at America West Arena.

    Colangelo spearheaded construction of the building, as well as Bank One Ballpark a block down the street.

    Since he came to Arizona 36 years ago as the 28-year-old general manager of the expansion Phoenix Suns, Colangelo has built a sports empire. He put together a group to buy the Suns and keep them in Phoenix, then led the successful effort to bring major league baseball to Arizona. </div>

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