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The Sixers History Podcast: Episode 4 - Looking Back on the Career of Leo Ferris

In this episode of The Sixers History Podcast, Pro Hoops History's Curtis Harris conducts an interview with Christian Figueroa about his great-uncle Leo Ferris. As general manager of the Syracuse Nationals, Ferris signed Dolph Schayes, led the franchise to three NBA Finals and the 1955 title, and co-created the shot clock. All of those subjects, plus more about Ferris's basketball legacy, are discussed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message

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