“I feel sorry for the 76ers, so maybe this will help to draw more fans and interest. I don’t have a problem with the thinking behind it all.”
Dominic DeNaro
“I feel sorry for the 76ers, so maybe this will help to draw more fans and interest. I don’t have a problem with the thinking behind it all.”
Dominic DeNaro,
Front and Roseberry streets
“I could see placing the initials of deceased people on jerseys, but I don’t like this idea. I think companies should just let these athletes play.”
Jerry Liparota,
13th Street and Snyder Avenue
“If it puts more people in the seats, maybe the players will feel more encouraged. If God can spare us a little bit, perhaps they’ll make the playoffs if more people are cheering for them.”
John Antonelli,
17th and Wolf streets
Interviews by Joseph Myers Photos by Tina Garceau
“I could see placing the initials of deceased people on jerseys, but I don’t like this idea. I think companies should just let these athletes play.”
Jerry Liparota
“If it puts more people in the seats, maybe the players will feel more encouraged. If God can spare us a little bit, perhaps they’ll make the playoffs if more people are cheering for them.”
John Antonelli
