For Philadelphians 50 years later, one of the most telling and heartwarming facts about the 1966-67 NBA champions is revealed by all the familiar faces in their team photo.
Those Philadelphia 76ers truly were Philadelphian.
On the court, on the bench and in the front office, the flavor of that powerhouse from the past was as uniquely Philadelphian as scrapple.
Although LeBron James is a notable exception, the era has passed when NBA teams were committed to seeking assistance on the court and at the box office from local talent.