The Philadelphia 76ers are an American basketball team currently playing in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association. The 76ers are third in NBA history i
Dolph Schayes joined the Syracuse Nationals in 1948 and played with them until their relocation to Philadelphia following the 1962–63 season. He retired in 1964 after playing 1,059 games for the franchise.
The 1958–59 Syracuse Nationals
Wilt Chamberlain joined the Sixers in 1965, and in his third season (1967), he led the team to the NBA title.
Philadelphia-born Joe Bryant was a first round draft pick who played for the 76ers between 1975 and 1979.
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Adolph Schayes was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association. A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA selectio
History of the Philadelphia 76ers
…four teams left the NBL for the BAA as the foundation for a merger was laid. Staying in the NBL, the Nationals signed Al Cervi to be a player coach as Dolph Schayes made his professional debut, leading the Nats to a winning record for the first time with a record of 40–23. In the playoffs the Nationals made quick…
Schayes with the Syracuse Nationals in 1955
Schayes in 1951
Schayes ca. 1957