The Forgotten Bull: Dick Klein, Founder

A look at one of the most important, under-the-radar sports figures in Chicago history.

“Pro basketball never had a true chance in this city. We’re going to promote the pants off it.”

— Bulls founder Dick Klein in January 1966, upon launching the third and final NBA franchise in Chicago

“Dick did the greatest selling job in the world to get the Bulls’ franchise started. He was so eager to prove his basketball genius to the world that he forg…