Interior view of the Wachovia Spectrum photographed, Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in Philadelphia. The Spectrum, once home to title-winning 76ers and Flyers teams, will close in 2009 and be demolished to make way for an entertainment development, arena owner Comcast-Spectacor announced Tuesday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 47 months ago

Interior view of the Wachovia Spectrum photographed, Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in Philadelphia. The Spectrum, once home to title-winning 76ers and Flyers teams, will close in 2009 and be demolished to make way for an entertainment development, arena owner Comcast-Spectacor announced Tuesday.

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