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Philadelphia 76ers

Born in Syracuse

The team was founded in 1946 as the Syracuse Nationals.1)

Becoming the 76ers

They moved to Philadelphia in 1963 and were renamed the 76ers, a nod to the year 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed.2)

One of the Oldest Teams

The franchise is one of the oldest in the NBA, even older than the NBA itself.3)

Original NBA Champions

As the Nationals, they won an NBA title in 1955.4)

A New Era in Philly

The first season as the 76ers was the 1963–64 season.5)

Three-Time Champions

The Sixers have won NBA titles in 1955, 1967, and 1983.6)

1967 Dominance

The 1966–67 Sixers, led by Wilt Chamberlain, had a then-record 68–13 season.7)

1983 Glory

The 1983 team, led by Julius Erving and Moses Malone, swept the Lakers in the Finals.8)

“Fo’, Fo’, Fo’”

Moses Malone famously predicted a perfect playoff run in 1983, saying “Fo’, Fo’, Fo’.” They went 12-1.9)

Frequent Contenders

The 76ers have made the playoffs more than 50 times in their history.10)

Wilt the Stilt

Wilt Chamberlain played with the Sixers from 1965 to 1968 and was MVP multiple times.11)

Dr. J’s House

Julius Erving (Dr. J) was the face of the franchise in the late ’70s and early ’80s.12)

AI Revolution

Allen Iverson, the 2001 MVP, brought a gritty, rebellious style that defined a generation.13)

Charles Barkley

Barkley played 8 seasons in Philly and won the MVP after leaving but started as a Sixer.14)

Hal Greer Legacy

Greer was part of the 1967 championship team and still ranks among the team’s top scorers.15)

Most Points in a Game

Wilt Chamberlain scored 68 points in a 76ers uniform (though his 100-point game was with the Warriors).16)

All-Time Scoring Leader

Hal Greer leads the franchise in total points scored.17)

Allen Iverson’s 60-Point Game

Iverson scored 60 points in a single game in 2005, becoming the first Sixer since Wilt to do so.18)

Triple-Double Machine

Ben Simmons once recorded 12 triple-doubles in a season.19)

Rebounding Beast

Moses Malone averaged over 15 rebounds per game during his prime with the Sixers.20)

First Arena in Philly

The Sixers first played at the Philadelphia Civic Center after moving from Syracuse.21)

Spectrum Glory

The Spectrum was home to the team from 1967 to 1996 and saw two of their championships.22)

Wells Fargo Center

Their current home since 1996 is the Wells Fargo Center, shared with the Flyers (NHL).23)

Red, White, and Blue

The team's colors reflect the patriotic theme of 1776.24)

Their old-school logo featured a basketball and the Liberty Bell.25)

Classic Uniforms

Their retro “Sixers” uniforms from the Dr. J era remain fan favorites.26)

New Logos Over Time

The team has gone through multiple rebrands, including a futuristic “76ers” logo in the 90s.27)

The Name “Sixers”

It’s one of the few team names based on a number, shortened from 1776.28)

One of the Most Loyal Fanbases

Sixers fans are known for their passion and intensity (sometimes brutally honest).29)

The Process Era

“Trust the Process” became a rallying cry during their rebuilding years (2013–2016).30)

Sam Hinkie Legacy

Former GM Sam Hinkie’s controversial tanking strategy became legendary among NBA fans.31)

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