The Spectrum is closing on October 31, 2009 and will be demolished to make way for an entertainment development. The Spectrum, site of my first concert (Bruce Springsteen in 1980) opened on September 30, 1967 and hosted championships, all-star games, Final Fours, and thousands of concerts. Some of the most memorable sporting events in the Spectrum include the Philadelphia Flyers winning the Stanley Cup against the Boston Bruins on May 19, 1974, to win the first of their back-to-back Stanley Cup titles; the Flyers defeating the Soviet Red Army Team on January 11, 1976; Julius Erving and the Philadelphia 76ers run to the 1983 NBA Championship, Indiana University capping off an undefeated men’s basketball season and winning the 1976 NCAA National Championship; and Christian Laettner’s “shot heard ‘round the world,” scoring a buzzer beater against Kentucky to launch the Duke Blue Devils in the Final Four on March 28, 1992.
I've attended countless events at the Spectrum, even a few with Stephanie and Evan. I'm sad to see it go, and wish they would not demolish it. The Spectrum opened its doors for one last time Saturday for fans to take a stroll through, and Evan and I took full advantage of it.
Evan in the corner of the Boards on the legendary ice surface
Evan on Stage. Bruce Sprinsteen was on this stage just a few nights ago, and Pearl Jam will be on this stage to close out the Spectrum this weekend...
Evan with Joe Watson and his 1975 Flyer championship ring!
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