John Graham Kerr, also known as Red Kerr, was an American basketball player, coach, executive and broadcaster who devoted six decades to the sport at all levels. The affable 6'9", 230-pound center starred for the University of Illinois (1951–1954) before he became a three-time All-Star and one-time league champion in the NBA (1954–66), primarily as a member of the Syracuse Nationals.
Kerr coaching the Bulls in 1966
History of the Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are an American basketball team currently playing in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 76ers are third in NBA history in wins and playoff appearances.
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.
Julius Erving played 11 seasons with the 76ers (1976–87), and played in four NBA Finals, ultimately winning in 1983.