Most 76ers fans have attended a game at the Wells Fargo Center, seen
highlights of a young Charles Barkley, and remember team's trip to the
2001 NBA Finals. But only real fans can name the franchise's 12 Hall of
Famers, remember the future head coach who played guard for the team in
the 1970s, or know all the words to "Here Come the Sixers". 100 Things
76ers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Gordon Jones reveals the
most critical moments and important facts about past and present
players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is
76ers basketball. Scattered throughout the pages, you'll find pep talks,
records, and Sixers lore to test your knowledge, including: * The
franchise's beginnings as the Syracuse Nationals before moving to
Philadelphia in 1963 * Both NBA Champion Sixers teams--1966-67 led by
Wilt Chamberlain and the 1982-83 led by Julius Erving and Moses Malone
* The memorable Sixers teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s led by
Barkley * Profiles of unforgettable Colts personalities such as Billy
Cunningham, Allen Iverson, and Maurice Cheeks Whether you're a die-hard
fan from the early days of Chamberlain and Dr. J or a new supporter of
Jrue Holiday, this book contains everything 76ers fans should know, see,
and do in their lifetime. If you bleed red, royal blue, and white, then
100 Things 76ers Fans is for you. It offers the chance to be certain you
are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the
traditions, and what being a Sixers fan is all about.
