76ers retire Dolph Schayes' No. 4
For the 10th time in franchise history, the Philadelphia 76ers organization has hoisted the number of a Sixers legend to the Wells Fargo Center's rafters.
During halftime of Saturday's game between the 76ers and Detroit Pistons, the late Dolph Schayes' playing career was recognized in a ceremony that saw his No. 4 officially retired by the team.
The legendary and iconic Dolph Schayes' #️⃣4️⃣ makes its way to the rafters. pic.twitter.com/hXmGfoepEB
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) March 13, 2016
Danny Schayes, Dolph's son, was in attendance on his dad's behalf.
Danny Schayes to Nerlens Noel: "Represent the #4 with ferocious rebounding, just like my dad." pic.twitter.com/Q2ztHEpqgG
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) March 13, 2016
Schayes played his entire 15-year career with the Syracuse Nationals, who moved to Philadelphia in 1963. He ranks second in Sixers history in games played (996), third in points (18,438), and first in rebounds (11,256).
Schayes was a 12-time NBA All-Star, six-time member of the All-NBA First Team, part of the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, and champion with the Nationals in 1955.
Remembering Dolph Schayes // https://t.co/7zueWifTFhhttps://t.co/mn5bJGFqhw
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) March 13, 2016
He joins Allen Iverson, Julius Erving, Maurice Cheeks, Wilt Chamberlain, Hal Greer, Bobby Jones, Billy Cunningham, and Charles Barkley as former Sixers to have their numbers retired. Dave Zinkoff was retired as a P.A. announcer.