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Why is Philadelphia called the 76ers?

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Often referred to simply as the Sixers, the team is the oldest franchise in the NBA and is named for the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

Who is number 1 on the 76ers?

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Paul Reed #44 SF 210 lbs
Mike Scott #1 PF 237 lbs
Ben Simmons #25 PG 240 lbs
Matisse Thybulle #22 SG 200 lbs

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When did the Syracuse Nationals move to Philadelphia?

1963

When did the Philadelphia Warriors move to San Francisco?

1962

What is the 76ers mascot?

Franklin the Dog

Where did the Syracuse Nationals play?

The team posted winning records in 11 of its 14 seasons in Syracuse. The Nats were purchased by Philadelphian Irv Kosloff and Ike Richman in the spring of 1963, and the NBA approved the franchise shift (May 22) and name change (Aug. 6) from the Nationals to the 76ers, returning professional basketball to Philadelphia.

When did the Warriors become the 76ers?

1963

Why are Philly the 76ers?

The winning name, chosen by Walter Stalberg, was the “76ers”. The name comes from the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776. Newspaper writers liked the name because it was easily shortened to “Sixers” in headlines.

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What is the 76ers logo?

The midcourt logo of a segmented snake wrapped around the Liberty Bell is part of a playoff campaign dubbed “Phila Unite.” It’s an homage to a famous drawing by Benjamin Franklin, the Founding Father and longtime Philly resident who graces $100 bills and can be found dribbling a basketball on a 76ers alternate logo.

Who is number 3 on the Sixers?

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1996–2006

Does Will Smith own the 76ers?

No, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith do not have majority ownership of the 76ers. … It is true that the Smiths purchased a minority stake in the 76ers, Will’s hometown team, in 2011. But they were part of a group that was headed by private equity investor Josh Harris, and he remains the principal owner.

What year did the Philadelphia 76ers start?

1946

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What happened to Sixers mascot Hip Hop?

Hip Hop was the mascot of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. … It was revealed Hip-Hop would not be returning post lockout under new Sixers ownership. The decision was unanimous from the new owners.

Why is the 76ers mascot a dog?

The 76ers introduced their new mascot on Tuesday, a fuzzy blue dog named Franklin. The name “Franklin” is a reference to Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin, and the fact that Franklin is a fuzzy blue dog doesn’t have anything to do with anything.

Who did the 76ers trade today?

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the 76ers have agreed to trade Horford, a future first-round pick and the 34th overall pick of the 2020 Draft and the rights to Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic to Oklahoma City in exchange for guards Danny Green and Terrance Ferguson.

Who is Sixers Franklin?

Actor who plays new Sixers’ mascot Franklin hates Sixers, Philadelphia sports in past tweets. Earlier this month, the Sixers unveiled a new mascot in the form of an enormous blue dog named Franklin, and the man inside that dog once expressed a strong dislike for not only the Sixers, but Philly sports in general.

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