Pat Riley played a sport.
The Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame is a sports hall of fame for the U.S. state of Kentucky established in 1963 . The hall `` recognizes athletes and sports figures who were born in , or who played their respective sport , in the state of Kentucky . '' Pat Riley . As a player , he played for the Lakers ' championship team in 1972 . He is the first North American sports figure to win a championship as a player , coach ( both assistant and head ) , and executive .