Most 76ers fans have attended a game at the Wells Fargo Center, seen highlights of a young Charles Barkley, and remember team’s trip to the 2001 NBA Finals. But only real fans can name the franchise’s 12 Hall of Famers, remember the future head coach who played guard for the team in the 1970s, or know all the words to “Here Come the Sixers”.   100 Things 76ers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Gordon Jones reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is 76ers basketball. Scattered throughout the pages, you'll find pep talks, records, and Sixers lore to test your knowledge, including: * The franchise’s beginnings as the Syracuse Nationals before moving to Philadelphia in 1963 * Both NBA Champion Sixers teams—1966-67 led by Wilt Chamberlain and the 1982-83 led by Julius Erving and Moses Malone * The memorable Sixers teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s led by Barkley * Profiles of unforgettable Colts personalities such as Billy Cunningham, Allen Iverson, and Maurice Cheeks   Whether you're a die-hard fan from the early days of Chamberlain and Dr. J or a new supporter of Jrue Holiday, this book contains everything 76ers fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime. If you bleed red, royal blue, and white, then 100 Things 76ers Fans is for you. It offers the chance to be certain you are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the traditions, and what being a Sixers fan is all about. Gordon Jones is a freelance sports writer who has covered sports in eastern Pennsylvania for more than 30 years, writing for such publications as the Morning Call in Allentown, Pennsylvania and the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal . He is a coauthor of Tales from the Philadelphia 76ers . He lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Eric Stark is a sports writer, travel editor and TV/radio columnist living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Pat Williams is the former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers and the current senior vice president of the Orlando Magic. 100 Things 76ers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Gordon Jones, Eric Stark Triumph Books Copyright © 2014 Gordon Jones and Eric Stark All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-60078-825-3 Contents Foreword by Pat Williams, 1. Fo', Five, Fo', 2. Julius Erving, 3. Wilt, 4. Charles Barkley, 5. Allen Iverson, 6. Moses Malone, 7. Dolph Schayes, 8. Hal Greer, 9. Chet Walker, 10. Wali Jones, 11. Bobby Jones, 12. Maurice Cheeks, 13. Mike Gminski, 14. Hersey Hawkins, 15. Guarding the Greats: Bobby Jones on Julius Erving, 16. Guarding the Greats: Nate Thurmond on Wilt Chamberlain, 17. Guarding the Greats: Malik Rose on Charles Barkley, 18. Guarding the Greats: Matt Harpring on Allen Iverson, 19. Guarding the Greats: Danny Schayes on Moses Malone, 20. Bond between Doc and A.I., 21. Where's the Ball?, 22. Game Night: Tom McGinnis, 23. Andre Iguodala, 24. Lou Williams, 25. Game Night: Marc Zumoff, 26. Danny Biasone, 27. Irv Kosloff, 28. Fitz Dixon, 29. Dr. J As Trendsetter, 30. Iverson As Trendsetter, 31. Harold Katz, 32. Pat Croce, 33. Game Night: Matt Cord, 34. Alex Hannum, 35. Billy Cunningham, 36. Brett Brown, 37. Jack Ramsay, 38. John Lucas, 39. Game Night: The Dream Team, 40. Warm Memories of 9–73, 41. Box Score Double Take, 42. Doc Defies Gravity, 43. "The Line for Apologies Forms Here", 44. Erving, Bird Square Off, 45. Uniform Success, 46. Iverson Gets the Better of Jordan (Briefly), 47. Mark Hendrickson's 15 Minutes, 48. We're Still Talkin' 'Bout Practice, 49. A Brief History of Iverson's Caddies, 50. Cheeks' Greatest Assist, 51. Game Night: Allen Lumpkin, 52. Manute Bol, 53. Armen Gilliam, 54. Breaking Down the 76ers Greats, 55. Jack McMahon, 56. Phil Jasner, 57. The Spectrum, 58. Harvey Pollack, 59. Lousy Trades, 60. Al Domenico, 61. Darryl Dawkins, 62. Iverson Announces His Retirement, 63. World B. Free, 64. Game Night: The Flight Squad, 65. Derek Smith, 66. The Son Also Rises, 67. Family Matters: Harvey Catchings, 68. Joe Bryant (aka, Kobe's Dad), 69. Michael Carter-Williams, 70. Luke Jackson, 71. George McGinnis, 72. Caldwell Jones, 73. Andrew Toney, 74. Hinkie's Rebuild, 75. Leon Wood, 76. Johnny Dawkins, 77. Rick Mahorn, 78. Rick Mahorn on the 1989–90 Team, 79. Shawn Bradley, 80. Derrick Coleman, 81. Todd MacCulloch, 82. Eric Snow, 83. Theo Ratliff, 84. George Lynch, 85. Aaron McKie, 86. Elton Brand, 87. Hotel Lures Sixers, 88. Steve Mix, 89. Jerry Stackhouse, 90. Scapegoating Scott Brooks, 91. Pat Williams, 92. Doug Collins, 93. Sixers Fans, 94. Where to Buy a Jersey, 95. Thaddeus Young, 96. The Practices of Legends, 97. The Prodigal Coach ... Hovers, 98. LeBron James Says A.I. Is the Greatest, 99. Where to Watch the Game, 100. List-a-Palooza, CHAPTER 1 Fo', Five, Fo' Engraved on one side of the 76ers'