The Palestra: Cathedral of Basketball | 2007 Documentary on Legendary Philadelphia Basketball Arena

[@hondaphan4172]

I'm 64 and I've lived in South Jersey my entire life and I'll NEVER forget religiously watching Big 5 games on the television Friday nights during the late 60's-early 70's. I remember the build-up for weeks when Calvin Murphy's Niagara squad came to town. What an era to be alive if you're any kind of basketball fan. The Palestra was/is an incredible venue for the sport.

[@buckstraw925]

That period back in the 60s and 70s was awesome. I remember watching so many games on tv and several in person as well. One thing this documentary misses is talking about all the great high school games that were played there. It was not as important as the college games (of course) but still an important part of the building's history.

[@tperk]

I toured and photographed the old historic college basketball arenas in the 1990s and the Palestra vibe struck me more than Hinkle, Cameron, and Cole Field House combined.

[@davidshepherd5536]

It is simply the best ..........been to most of them.............the history............just awesome

[@acespace7255]

I gotta watch that 2024 HS game. I have heard "Palestra" before, years ago, but this just blows my mind, almost 100 yrs ago, basketball arena!! Palestra, St. Cecilia's, Glen Arbor Town Hall

[@talldude5841]

What year was this made? Many are dead now.

[@Chet215]

2007

[@stever1791]

The Palestra Died Down when Howard Porter and Ken Durrett graduated in 1971 . Not really the same ever again

[@Chet215]

The Big 5 might not be the same but there are still great moments in the Palestra like this high school game from February 2024... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWKzlYV4gMugeKs

[@Chet215]

Philly High School Hoops at the Palestra... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWKzlYV4gMugeKs