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Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame Induction Announcement
PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 18, 2049
Dear 76ers Fans, Alumni, and the Entire Basketball Universe,
With hearts full of pride and voices raised in celebration, the Philadelphia 76ers are elated to announce the induction of the indomitable Ben Coleman into the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame. For 13 unforgettable seasons, this 6’9” titan of the hardwood poured his soul into our franchise, crafting a legacy of grit, glory, and unrelenting passion that will echo through the annals of Philadelphia basketball for generations. On July 31, 2049, we will gather to enshrine him among our pantheon of legends—a moment long overdue for a man who redefined what it means to be a Sixer.
Selected 21st overall in the first round from the University of Maryland, Ben Coleman arrived in Philadelphia as a force of nature, anchoring the Sixers for 13 of his 16-year NBA odyssey—a journey that also saw him don the jerseys of the Nets for 3 seasons and the Pacers for 1. But it was here, in the City of Brotherly Love, where Ben truly made his mark. With an astonishing 244 double-doubles, career highs of 29 points and 25 rebounds in single games, and a stat sheet that boasts 6 blocks in a single night, Ben was a colossus in the paint. His brilliance off the bench earned him the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2037 and 2039, accolades that underscored his knack for turning games on their head with a single, thunderous play.
Ben’s 20 Player of the Game nods are a mere glimpse of the countless nights he electrified the Wells Fargo Center, snatching rebounds from the air like a hawk in flight or swatting shots into the stands with a ferocity that sent opponents reeling. His 13 seasons of loyalty to Philadelphia—13 years of sweat, sacrifice, and heart—cemented him as a fan favorite, a warrior clad in red, white, and blue whose every hustle play embodied the unyielding spirit of this city.
Head Coach Caitlin Clark, who shared the court with Ben during her playing days with the Sixers from 2036 to 2042, offered this tribute: “Ben Coleman was a game-changer in every sense of the word. I’ll never forget those years—2036 through 2042—when he’d come off the bench like a tidal wave, crashing the boards and lifting us all. His Sixth Man awards in ’37 and ’39? Those were just the league catching up to what we already knew: Ben was the heartbeat of this team. To see him join the Hall of Fame on July 31, 2049, is a moment of pure joy for me, and I know he’ll inspire our current squad to chase that same fire.”
Assistant Coach Jack Gohlke, a teammate of Ben’s during the 2032, 2033, and 2034 seasons, added his own heartfelt reflection: “Playing alongside Ben in ’32, ’33, and ’34 was like going to war with a brother. He had this quiet intensity—you’d see it in his eyes, then feel it when he’d rip down a rebound or throw down a dunk that shook the rim. Those early years with him shaped me as a player, and now, as a coach, I tell our guys: ‘That’s the standard.’ July 31, 2049, isn’t just a ceremony—it’s a coronation for a man who gave everything to this franchise.”
We invite you—our passionate fans, our storied alumni, and the global basketball community—to join us on July 31, 2049, for a ceremony that will immortalize Ben Coleman in the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame. This is more than an induction; it’s a celebration of a legacy forged in the crucible of competition, a tribute to a player whose every step on the court reverberated with the soul of Philadelphia. Bring your voices, your memories, and your love for the game as we raise Ben’s name to the rafters, where it will shine forever among our immortals.
Congratulations, Ben, on this richly deserved honor. Your 13 years of brilliance, your 244 double-doubles, your two Sixth Man crowns—they’re all threads in the tapestry of greatness you wove here. Welcome to the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame—your throne among our legends awaits.
With boundless gratitude and Sixers pride,
The Philadelphia 76ers Organization
For media inquiries, contact:
[76ers PR Department]
[email protected]
(215) 555-1976
#TrustTheProcess #BroadStreetBallers #PhillyStrong
Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame Induction Announcement
PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 18, 2049
Dear 76ers Fans, Alumni, and the Entire Basketball Universe,
With hearts full of pride and voices raised in celebration, the Philadelphia 76ers are elated to announce the induction of the indomitable Ben Coleman into the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame. For 13 unforgettable seasons, this 6’9” titan of the hardwood poured his soul into our franchise, crafting a legacy of grit, glory, and unrelenting passion that will echo through the annals of Philadelphia basketball for generations. On July 31, 2049, we will gather to enshrine him among our pantheon of legends—a moment long overdue for a man who redefined what it means to be a Sixer.
Selected 21st overall in the first round from the University of Maryland, Ben Coleman arrived in Philadelphia as a force of nature, anchoring the Sixers for 13 of his 16-year NBA odyssey—a journey that also saw him don the jerseys of the Nets for 3 seasons and the Pacers for 1. But it was here, in the City of Brotherly Love, where Ben truly made his mark. With an astonishing 244 double-doubles, career highs of 29 points and 25 rebounds in single games, and a stat sheet that boasts 6 blocks in a single night, Ben was a colossus in the paint. His brilliance off the bench earned him the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2037 and 2039, accolades that underscored his knack for turning games on their head with a single, thunderous play.
Ben’s 20 Player of the Game nods are a mere glimpse of the countless nights he electrified the Wells Fargo Center, snatching rebounds from the air like a hawk in flight or swatting shots into the stands with a ferocity that sent opponents reeling. His 13 seasons of loyalty to Philadelphia—13 years of sweat, sacrifice, and heart—cemented him as a fan favorite, a warrior clad in red, white, and blue whose every hustle play embodied the unyielding spirit of this city.
Head Coach Caitlin Clark, who shared the court with Ben during her playing days with the Sixers from 2036 to 2042, offered this tribute: “Ben Coleman was a game-changer in every sense of the word. I’ll never forget those years—2036 through 2042—when he’d come off the bench like a tidal wave, crashing the boards and lifting us all. His Sixth Man awards in ’37 and ’39? Those were just the league catching up to what we already knew: Ben was the heartbeat of this team. To see him join the Hall of Fame on July 31, 2049, is a moment of pure joy for me, and I know he’ll inspire our current squad to chase that same fire.”
Assistant Coach Jack Gohlke, a teammate of Ben’s during the 2032, 2033, and 2034 seasons, added his own heartfelt reflection: “Playing alongside Ben in ’32, ’33, and ’34 was like going to war with a brother. He had this quiet intensity—you’d see it in his eyes, then feel it when he’d rip down a rebound or throw down a dunk that shook the rim. Those early years with him shaped me as a player, and now, as a coach, I tell our guys: ‘That’s the standard.’ July 31, 2049, isn’t just a ceremony—it’s a coronation for a man who gave everything to this franchise.”
We invite you—our passionate fans, our storied alumni, and the global basketball community—to join us on July 31, 2049, for a ceremony that will immortalize Ben Coleman in the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame. This is more than an induction; it’s a celebration of a legacy forged in the crucible of competition, a tribute to a player whose every step on the court reverberated with the soul of Philadelphia. Bring your voices, your memories, and your love for the game as we raise Ben’s name to the rafters, where it will shine forever among our immortals.
Congratulations, Ben, on this richly deserved honor. Your 13 years of brilliance, your 244 double-doubles, your two Sixth Man crowns—they’re all threads in the tapestry of greatness you wove here. Welcome to the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame—your throne among our legends awaits.
With boundless gratitude and Sixers pride,
The Philadelphia 76ers Organization
For media inquiries, contact:
[76ers PR Department]
[email protected] (215) 555-1976#TrustTheProcess #BroadStreetBallers #PhillyStrong