Philly Sports Jabronis
Report From Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers today introduced their new team mascot, Franklin, at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, where more than 300 area children welcomed “Sixers fan’s best friend.” Franklin, a blue dog with perky ears and wagging tail, wears a Sixers uniform with his signature paw in place of a jersey number.
“Franklin’s debut has been long-awaited by Sixers fans, and we could not be more pleased with his reception from the children in attendance at today’s unveiling,” said Sixers Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer Tim McDermott. “Bringing to life our franchise’s new mascot has been a collaborative, kid-focused process from the start that involved more than 1,000 children, Sixers Season Ticket Members and 40-plus designs. We’re looking forward to showing him off to the city over the next 10 days as we lead up to his in-game debut on Friday, February 20.”
Franklin will make his first in-game appearance on Friday, February 20 when the Sixers host the Indiana Pacers at 7:00 p.m., where the first 5,000 children ages 12 and under in attendance will receive a “name and paw” Sixers kids jersey featuring Franklin’s name and signature paw on the back.
Kids ages 12 and under will also receive free admission to the Sixers’ home game on Friday, March 6 when they host the Utah Jazz at 7:00 p.m., with the purchase of a full-priced ticket (up to five free tickets). Fans can use promo code “FRANKLIN76” to redeem this offer at SIXERS.COM.
Tickets for both of these games, along with all other Sixers tickets and packages, are available by phone at 215-339-7676, online at SIXERS.COM and in person at the box office.
