The National Basketball Association's franchise in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, the team was founded in 1939 and joined the NBA in 1948. The franchise has won NBA Championships in 1955, 1967 and 1983. Hall Of Famers to play for the Sixers include Wilt Chamberlain, Billy Cunningham, Julius Erving, Hal Greer, Bailey Howell, Moses Malone and Dolph Schayes. Other notables to have played for the Sixers include Charles Barkley,
Allen Iverson, Manute Bol, Joe Bryant and Dikembe Mutombo.
(Sports Network) - A pair of struggling squads get together this evening in the nation's capital, as the Washington Wizards take on the Philadelphia 76ers from the Verizon Center.
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:36:13 GMT(Sports Network) - The reeling Philadelphia 76ers embark on one of the toughest stretches of their season Saturday when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:53:51 GMTTwice in a span of eight days, Sixers coach Eddie Jordan questioned his team's toughness. The first time was after a 22-point home loss to the Jazz; the second was after Friday's 102-97 home drubbing by the Grizzlies.
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:36:25 GMT
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The franchise started as the Syracuse Nationals, from 1939-1963. In 1964 they moved to Philadelphia.
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