The Philadelphia 76ers Release Their 2023 Winter Capsule Merch
It is the holiday season, so you know what that means – a bunch of new releases from our favorite brands that will make the perfect gifts for all of our friends, family, and loved ones this time of the year. Even the Philadelphia 76ers decided to get in on the action with a new release of 76 Originals merchandise.
Yes, that is right, the 76ers officially launched the team’s 2023 winter capsule, and it is full of quality items such as t-shirts and hoodies.
Trust me when I tell you, this is easily some of the best quality team items you will ever see. The fabric is soft and durable, and the designs are incredible.
Speaking of the designs, all of the clothing in the 2023 winter capsule released by the 76ers is paying homage to the Reading Terminal Market – similar to the team’s city edition uniforms that I helped announce earlier this year.
If you recall from my post I did about the official unveiling, each year the team gets a new city edition uniform that is based on an iconic part of the city’s fabric. One year it was based on Rocky, another year it was based on Boathouse Row, and who could forget the uniforms honoring the Spectrum?!
Well, this year it was the Reading Terminal Market, and now the 2023 winter capsule is following up in that direction with more 76ers items for fans to wear proudly.
Many of the shirts and sweatshirts in this launch have the saying “The City of Brotherly Love” on them, including the “Brotherly” in a special font that is reminiscent of all of the neon lights inside the Reading Terminal Market.
I promise you, you won’t want to miss your chance to get your hands on some of this merch!
Keep an eye out for it on the shelves of Outphitters on 11th Street and at Sixersshop.com!
10 Philadelphia 76ers Retired Numbers & 3 More That Deserve It
The Philadelphia 76ers have retired 10 numbers in their franchise history. The names of some of the best players in NBA history hang in the rafters of the Wells Fargo Center.
They’ve celebrated two NBA Championships in Philadelphia and one as the Syracuse Nationals before their relocation in 1963.
Philadelphia 76ers: 1983 NBA Champions
The best era in franchise history came during the late 1970s and the early 1980s. The Sixers advanced to the NBA Finals four times in seven seasons from 1976-77 through 1982-83.
They finally broke through on their fourth try. Beloved stars Julius Erving, Moses Malone, and Andrew Toney took down the “Showtime” Los Angeles Lakers under the leadership of head coach Billy Cunningham.
Four members of the glorified championship team (and their coach) have their numbers retired, and one more player deserves his own banner.
Other Sixers Legends
Two of the most colorful personalities in the modern era spent long tenures in Philadelphia without winning championships. However, the organization pays proper tribute to the careers of Allen Iverson and Charles Barkley with proudly displayed banners.
Another NBA superstar has highlighted the most recent era after the brutal basement seasons during “The Process.” Joel Embiid hopes someday to see his name hanging next to the franchise’s all-time greats.
An organization with admirable class has put together memorable ceremonies to honor some of its best players. The Sixers have immortalized a local legend who was the most dominant player in basketball history at the height of his career.
They’ve glorified Allen Iverson because of Philadelphia’s continued infatuation with the polarizing former MVP. The organization has also honored the most entertaining commentator in the sport.
Fans adore the stars of the past as part of a proud legacy. The Philadelphia 76ers have made three additions to their list of retired numbers in recent seasons. These ceremonies have drawn huge crowds at the Wells Fargo Center. Expect the tradition to continue.
Matt Cord is the host of the Matt Cord Show. He is a lover of all Philly Sports and has been the voice of the Sixers for 27 years and NBA2K for the past 4 years. As a cyclist enthusiast, Matt writes about his adventures all throughout the city.