Former NBA coach Dick Versace considers run for LaHood's seat as a Democrat

[wndycty]

Former Bradley, NBA coach ponders run for LaHood’s seat

By BRENDA ROTHERT
GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE

Thursday, August 23, 2007

CANTON — Former Bradley and NBA basketball coach Dick Versace is considering a run for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria.

“This is an exploratory thing,” said Versace, a Democrat who is 67 and has homes in Peoria and outside Canton. He said he is gauging support for his candidacy before making a final decision.

Versace is a former teacher and said he knew he was doing something really important during his nine years in the classroom. He went on to coach basketball, coaching at Bradley University from 1979-86 and winning three Missouri Valley Conference championships and an NIT title.

He later was an assistant coach for the NBA Detroit Pistons and head coach for the Indiana Pacers.
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[madrchsod]

1. i did`t know he lived there

now that would be a good pick up for the democrats. but now the 14th is the the district that`s everyone is watching..i`m ready for a change that`s for dam sure...

if these two districts would go to the democrats that would leave only the 16th in northern il republican. west central illinois would be entirely democratic

[wndycty]

2. I think he could be an effective fundraiser

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