Jersey of the Week: The Jerry Stackhouse Fight Club Jersey

Mark Bradtke saving Harvey Grant

(November 22, 1996)

The 1996-97 season would be the last year that the 76ers wore the clean white-home, red-away jerseys that are synonymous with a young Allen Iverson tearing up the league.

AI's rookie year also marked the beginning of the end for Jerry Stackhat Stackhouse in Phili, as it became apparent that these two young stars weren't going to work out:

"...Stackhouse had openly stated on several occasions that the shoot-first mentality of Iverson had hindered his development. And though Brown would never say so publicly, he was convinced that Stackhouse or Iverson had to go."

Stackhat Stackhouse is our man, and he is a proud man.  During his playing days, it was that pride that meant he never took a backward step, from anyone.

Prior to being dealt to Detroit, the former No.3 pick managed to get into some significant scuffles whilst wearing these sharp little numbers:
 
Exhibit A: Harvey Grant ("can he be trusted?") above.

Exhibit B: Jeff Hornacek (article here)

For his "fightin' around the league" efforts as a young fella, we dedicate Jersey of the Week to Stackhat Stackhouse's road strip from '95 - '97.

Jerry Stackhouse Road Jersey

(1995 - 1997)

We had the privilege of watching Stack in Brooklyn during his final season in the league. We happened to be sitting next to a cranky old Nets fan who was very displeased when the final play of the half resulted in Stack being forced into a tough jumper. He had some things to say about Jerry that were unkind. We sat in silence and did nothing.
As it has weighed heavily on our collective consciences for the past two years, we would like to take this opportunity to apologise to Mr Stackhouse for not punching this man.

GIF of the Week: Jerry Stackhouse

The Double Poster is a rare sight.

Isaiah Rider did it.

Keon Clark did it.

And our man Jerry Stackhouse (in his rookie year) had a huge one over Bimbo Coles and Keith Askins.

Jerry Stackhouse on Bimbo Coles and Keith Askins

(February 21, 1996)

We thank Jerry for retweeting GIF of the Week.

GIF of the Week: Allen Iverson on Eddie Jones

Taken from the Mitch Richmond game for PC, this is a rookie Allen Iverson throwing down a windmill on premier wing defender Eddie Jones. Because this never happened in real life, all we're asking is that you appreciate the primitive beauty of mid '90s DOS graphics.

A young AI would also feature with our man Jerry Stackhat in NBA Hangtime, the greatest game ever released for any platform.
BONUS: Fleer '96-97 Allen Iverson Rookie Card

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