1979-80 Philadelphia 76ers Highlight Film

In this film "A Collective Pride" the time machine is set to 1979/1980 and the main destination is Philadelphia to see the Sixers take on their NBA foes at the Spectrum as well as following them on the road as Dr. J and his teammates get to the brink of a championship. Narrated by John Facenda. A Tel Ra Production

[@JohnGlass-hi1jd]

Julius Erving was a total beast!!!! I was at so many games in the 70s and 80s, and the parade in 83, one of the greatest teams ever assembled.

[@phlmaestro7067]

I attended, watched or listened to every game that season. The Sixers of the early 80s are my all-time favorite sports franchise.

[@rongalarpe1056]

I still believe this era of the 76ers is the most celebrated one, that is because Dr J is simply an icon of the game. The cast was awesome with their own basketball personalities, Mo Cheeks, Bobby Jones, Darryl Dawkins, Lionel Hollins, Steve Mix , Henry Bibby and Caldwell Jones are complimenting Erving's leadership. It was just too tough that the Lakers duo of Kareem and Magic had their number.

[@buicklincoln]

First time I've heard Facenda narrating basketball.

[@carljustinenuestro8771]

This is the first I’ve ever heard John Facenda narrating basketball instead of football.

[@ChristopherHagee]

He he also narrated Phils ⚾️ highlight films in mid/late-1970s

[@tigerwilliams7262]

He was from Philadelphia

[@pmneely63]

Cannot thank you enough for this treat! 1979-80 was my senior year and going to Sixers games was the best. In fact, one of my mom's graduation presents was tickets to a game in the Finals. It was Game 4! And I got to witness Doc' spectacular move! Thinking of it now, knowing we got see so many Hall-of-Famers in that game: Doc, Kareem, Magic, Jamaal Wilkes, Mo Cheeks, Bobby Jones...cemented my love for the NBA. What you have uploaded is a treasure for us Sixer fans!

[@joetolstoy3573]

You sure saw something special with your own eyes. I was growing up as a Sixers fan in Philly during that era. It was a special time for sure. Glad you enjoyed the film!

[@pmneely63]

@@joetolstoy3573 Absolutely!!! Plus, anything with Facenda's voice is required listening & viewing.

[@sfrank8687]

I went to that game and I still remember what they put on the big screen right after that move and I get the chilles

[@richardpeetrinpeetrin9817]

You got Darrell "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins at 6'11-1/2", Bobby Jones at 6'9", Caudwell Jones at 7'0", and "Dr. J" at 6'6-1/2"....AWESOME BABY!!!!

[@TGGaineyProductions]

My brothers used to call Billy Cunningham "The White Shadow".

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

What a great era of hoops

[@ericradford2142]

Holy smokes. I didn’t know John Facenda did narration for basketball.

[@joetolstoy3573]

I have quite a few college basketball videos uploaded as well that Facenda lent his voice too. It sure kicked things up a notch!

[@scottdavidson9963]

Gosh Doc was athletic

[@BasketballJones48021]

Great upload, thanks! Philly had some great teams in the late 70’s, until the mid 80’s (ofc that 1983 is one of the best ever)… plus, some of the most athletic teams of all time!

[@inallairness]

This is great. Thanks from Australia!

[@uallen1]

I regret Doug Collins was injured during the Sixers run during the 80s. I'm not saying they would have beaten the Lakers in those championships.......but it would've been different!!! Man can you imagine a backcourt of Cheeks and Collins!!!

[@JohnGlass-hi1jd]

I 💯 agree Collins was an Allstar.

[@ChristopherHagee]

But Sixers did beat Lakers in IV-game sweep in 1982-1983 season's World Championship Series to deprive Lakers, repeating as N.B.A.'s world champions

[@6DoctorJ]

Thanks for the great upload!

[@whataboutrob442]

John Facenda and Sam Spence music.

[@alexrichrevue5731]

The distinctive voice of John Facenda who could make reading a phone book sound like something extraordinary!! Someone posted Doc at 6’6- WRONG! The man stands 6’7 with a 7’3 wingspan and was unusually gifted with flight of fancy and walking on air!! There were times when Doc sacrificed too much of his game for team play - not a wrong decision but the 76er coaches Gene Shue and Billy Cunningham did not appreciate his gifts like his coaches Al Bianchi and Kevin Loughery of the ABA… still Doc did great in spite of them!

[@mikjord]

Dr J is 6'6 barefoot not 6'7.

[@alexrichrevue5731]

@@mikjord Believe what you want ‘G - if that contributes to your happiness! As a kid I witnessed Doc up close and in person at Nassau Coliseum in the ABA- charity games at MSG- and with the 76ers in NBA. I interviewed the man for my college radio station. I know the difference between 6’6 and 6’7 - Doc 6’7 (inch taller than Jordan). Doc was 3 inches shorter than former NETS teammate Larry Kenon (6’9)… as he was with former 76ers teammate Bobby Jones! I’ve seen most of the greats up close from Wilt to Shaq to Walton and Bird … a legit 6’10. At 6’1 myself I know heights.

[@mikjord]

@@alexrichrevue5731 Jordan was measured 6'4 and a 1/2 in 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Magic was measured 6'7 and a 1/2. Dr J is 6'6 barefoot.

[@mikjord]

@@alexrichrevue5731 Larry Bird was measured 6'8 barefoot in 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Patrick Ewing was measured 6'10 and a 1/2 and David Robinson was measured 6'11 and a 1/2.

[@Jiltedin2007]

Winning Time brought me here.

[@ChristopherHagee]

Sixers that 1979-1980 season were making their llnd World Championship Series appearance in 4 seasons (just 3 seasons prior, 1976-1977 they were beaten by upstart T'Blazers in 6 games as they saw 2-0 series lead go by wayside). This also marked lst, their 3 World Championship Series duels w/Lakers in IV-season span in early-1980s (1979-1980 thru 1982-1983)

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

This video displays exactly what the problem with the Sixers was AND STILL IS TO THIS DAY..instead of been a Dr J team , like the ABA Nets with many other good players they always seen them selfs as a great team with many good players one of them was Dr J..sad state of affairs their office carried that curse of incompetence all the way through!

[@christyquagliaroli2514]

Exceptional post. Can you find more sixers team yearbook videos ?

[@joetolstoy3573]

Thanks. I wish I could but so far there's just two. I did post the 1967 Championship Sixers film and, despite it's age, it looks great and is worth a look.

[@DNSKansas]

Where are the NBA Finals highlights from Inglewood? The Sixers won game 2 at The Forum.

[@basketball1652]

20:36

[@ChristopherHagee]

Late saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. played U.S.'s 🇺🇸 National Anthem, "Star-Sp'ngld B'nnr" at outset, Game lll, 1979-1980 N.B.A. season's World Ch'mpnshp playoff series bet. v'stng L'krs/host S'xrs in Phila., Penna.'s f'rmr Sp'ctrm. L'krs won that series in 6 games for lst, their 5 N.B.A. world ch'mpnshps in 1980s

[@JohnRHaganJr-jm2vt]

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Rivalry was the best in NBA their peak was during the Dr J Larry Bird era those 76ers teams of the late 1970's - Mid 1980's were some of my favorite all-time teams reason is the Doc Julius Dr J Erving making every game win lose or draw very exciting

[@ChristopherHagee]

Even llnd round duel bet. those 2 arch-rivals in 1976-1977 season which went full VII-game distance w/Sixers prevailing 4 games to 3 and advancing to that season's Eastern Conference Finals where they'd go on to defeat Rockets in 6 games to earn berth in World Championship Series

[@scottdavidson9963]

Billy slways whistled and stressed defense. Remember the fist in the air.

[@swissdude7653]

Should NOT have traded Dawkins for Malone - wasn't necessary!!!!!!

[@cooltunes708]

They didn't, they acquired free-agent center Moses Malone from the Houston Rockets in a sign-and-trade for Caldwell Jones. They traded Dawkins to the Nets for cash & a 1st round pick.

[@swissdude7653]

@@cooltunes708 I stand corrected.... (that's even worse)...😬

[@swissdude7653]

@@cooltunes708 This means they could have conceivably featured Dawkins and Malone....

[@dudeman1389]

what a great upload, thank you!