A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that functions as a cushion and provide a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body around joints. Essentially, a bursa provides a slick surface so that tendons and ligaments can slide across a bony prominence so it doesn't catch or rub against the bone.
Mark Tatum's appointment as NBA Deputy Commissioner is recognition of the confidence our owners and teams have in his leadership ability and track record of success, said Silver.
Vincent, who five months earlier was named the first Deputy Commissioner of Major League Baseball, succeeded A. Bartlett Giamatti, who died in office September 1, 1989. Vincent was elected to complete Giamatti's five-year term which began on April 1, 1989.Vincent was born on May 29, 1938 in Waterbury, Connecticut.pon graduation from Yale, Vincent became an associate in the New York law firm of Whitman and Ransom. He was named a partner in the Washington, DC law firm of Caplin and Drysdale in 1968, where he specialized in corporate banking and securities matters.