Moses Malone – Sixers/C (1982-1986) Moses Malone was a dominant NBA rebounder earning him the nickname “Chairman of the Boards.” He was the NBA MVP, and NBA Finals MVP in 1983 helping the Sixers capture their 3rd NBA Title in franchise history. The twelve-time NBA All Star was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.
On May 31st, 1987 the Flyers fell to the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Rookie goalie Ron Hextall was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of the playoffs. It was the 4th time a Flyer was awarded the trophy, and 2nd time in a losing cause. It was also the 2nd time in 3 seasons that the Flyers lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals.
On May 31st, 1983 Moses Malone led the Sixers to their 3rd NBA Championship in franchise history. The Sixers beat the New York Knicks 4 games to none, the Milwaukee Bucks 4 games to 1, and swept the Lakers 4 games to none to win the NBA Title. It was the 4th Finals appearance for the Sixers in 7 years, and the win gave Philadelphia its 4th Championship in ten years (Flyers 1974 and 1975, Phillies 1980). It would be 25 years before Philly tasted another championship. 
