Do you know why the Philadelphia 76ers have a snake on their court? It’s not because they’re trying to be different or because they think it looks cool. There’s actually a very interesting story behind it.
The snake is there to represent the team’s history. The 76ers used to be known as the Syracuse Nationals. When the team moved to Philadelphia in 1963 they kept the same name. But in the late 1970s the team was having some financial difficulties and they nearly had to move again.
In an effort to keep the team in Philadelphia the owner Harold Katz came up with a new name and logo. He wanted something that would represent the city and the team’s history. He came up with the name “76ers” because it represented the year that the Declaration of Independence was signed. And the snake? That was inspired by the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag that was often used during the American Revolution.
So there you have it! The next time you’re at a 76ers game take a look at the snake on the court and remember the team’s fascinating history.
What inspired the Philadelphia 76ers to put a snake on their home court?
The snake is a reference to the year 1976 when the 76ers won their first NBA Championship.
How long has the snake been on the 76ers court?
The snake has been on the court since the 76ers moved to their current arena in 1996.
How many times have the 76ers won the NBA Championship?
The 76ers have won the NBA Championship three times in 1955 1967 and 1976.
Who was the 76ers head coach when they won their first NBA Championship?
Alexander Hannum was the head coach when the 76ers won their first NBA Championship in 1955.
Who was the 76ers head coach when they won their second NBA Championship?
Billy Cunningham was the head coach when the 76ers won their second NBA Championship in 1967.
Who was the 76ers head coach when they won their third NBA Championship?
Gene Shue was the head coach when the 76ers won their third NBA Championship in 1976.
What star player led the 76ers to their first NBA Championship?
Dolph Schayes led the 76ers to their first NBA Championship in 1955.
What star player led the 76ers to their second NBA Championship?
Wilt Chamberlain led the 76ers to their second NBA Championship in 1967.
What star player led the 76ers to their third NBA Championship?
Julius Erving led the 76ers to their third NBA Championship in 1976.
How many times have the 76ers made it to the NBA Finals?
The 76ers have made it to the NBA Finals nine times in 1947 1949 1950 1954 1955 1966 1967 1977 and 2001.
How many times have the 76ers made it to the Eastern Conference Finals?
The 76ers have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals 15 times in 1951 1953 1955 1956 1957 1958 1960 1966 1967 1977 1980 1982 1983 2001 and 2010.
How many times have the 76ers made it to the NBA Playoffs?
The 76ers have made it to the NBA Playoffs 42 times in 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1974 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 2001 and 2002.
What is the 76ers all-time record in the NBA Playoffs?
The 76ers all-time record in the NBA Playoffs is 235-183.
What is the 76ers all-time record in the NBA Finals?
The 76ers all-time record in the NBA Finals is 9-14.
What is the 76ers all-time record in the Eastern Conference Finals?
The 76ers all-time record in the Eastern Conference Finals is 15-13.
