The city of Brotherly Love is devoted to its sports culture. Fans make it their goal to represent the teams they hold dear. The cities undying support has not gone unnoticed by the Sixers organization. On Monday, November 1st, the association expressed its gratitude.
Monday was an eventful day for the Sixers front office. The franchise announced the unveiling of the 2021-22 NBA City Edition Uniforms. Photos of the new threads circulated on Twitter Monday morning.
The vintage Sixers memorabilia in the background hinted at a retro-themed release. The caption “Blast from the Past” was above a post photo of Andre Drummond, Seth Curry, and Tyrese Maxey sporting the new apparel. The demand for the jersey began to increase as the meaning behind its design was revealed.
blast from the past. pic.twitter.com/TKAQFqZHAW
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 1, 2021
The Sixers’ new uniforms reflect on an era to remember.
The Sixers’ newest fit is a stylish way to pay homage to “America’s Showplace.” The Philadelphia Spectrum served its community from 1967 until 2009. In 1967, the Philadelphia 76ers made it their home. Its hardwood was a place of solitude for NBA legends Moses Malone and Julius Erving.
Philadelphia’s dynamic duo performed at the highest level while playing in “America’s Showplace. Both players ended the 1982-83 regular season averaging more than twenty points per game. Their regular-season efforts helped the 76ers organization clinch a playoff berth. The community of Philadelphia support assisted throughout their brutal playoff run.
In the end, the Sixers came out victorious and won their second NBA Championship.
The Philadelphia Spectrums’ resting location on South Broad Street is one of the busiest sports complexes in the United States. While visiting, fans could see the neighboring arenas of the cities various sports teams. The Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, and Phillies are all represented on the 76ers’ newest jersey option.
New uniforms tend to unite a team with its community. When the 76ers debut their 2021-2022 city edition uniforms on Tuesday, the city will reflect on its history. The newest edition to the Sixers game jerseys will be available for purchase on November 15th via Sixershop.com. The 76ers have the recipe for a championship in addition to its communities support.