Background
Embry, Wayne Richard was born on March 26, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Floyd and Anna Elizabeth (Gardner) Embry.
Embry, Wayne Richard was born on March 26, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Floyd and Anna Elizabeth (Gardner) Embry.
Bachelor of Science, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1958.
Professional basketball player, Cincinnati Royals, 1958-1966; Professional basketball player, Boston Celtics, 1966-1968; Professional basketball player, Milwaukee Bucks, 1968-1969; general manager, Milwaukee Bucks, 1972-1977; vice president, consultant, Milwaukee Bucks, 1977-1985; vice president, consultant, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis, 1985-1986; vice president, general manager, Cleveland Cavaliers, since 1986; president, chief operating officer, Cleveland Cavaliers. Director recreation City Boston, 1969-1970.
Trustee Basketball Hall of Fame. Inductee Basketball Hall of Fame, 1999.
Married Theresa Jackson, June 6, 1959. Children: Deborah, Jill, Wayne Richard.