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Sixers Introduce New Mascot, 'Franklin' The Dog

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- The Sixers introduced Franklin, a blue dog, as their new mascot at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Franklin Institute. Franklin is the team's third mascot.

The reveal was broadcast live online at sixers.com/franklin. The Sixers dancers and flight squad was on-hand for the event, along with a large group of young Sixer fans.

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Franklin danced, clapped, dunked basketballs, and played with the kids.

PHOTOS: Franklin hangs out with the 94WIP Morning Show

Franklin's first game will be on Friday, February 20th against the Indiana Pacers. The first 5,000 kids 12-years-old or younger will get a Franklin jersey. The Sixers also announced kids 12 and under will get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket on March 6th (up to 5 kids per adult ticket).

 

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