Dave Zinkoff

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Microphone Retired: March 25, 1986

Seasons with Franchise: 22 (1963-1985)

The only non-player to be recognized with a banner in the rafters of the Wachovia Center, Dave Zinkoff was the Sixers legendary public address announcer from their inception in 1963 until his passing on Christmas Day in 1985. Zinkoff also served as the public address announcer for the Philadelphia Warriors from 1946 through 1962 and at numerous college basketball games at Convention Hall. He also served in the same capacity for boxing and wrestling at Convention Hall and for the first-ever Sugar Bowl. In addition to having his microphone retired, Zinkoff Boulevard was dedicated on June 19, 1986.