PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers are the first major North American sports team to sell advertising space on their jerseys. The National Hockey League, a rival sports league, purchased the advertising rights as part of a bold five-year deal. Sources privy to the deal report it was negotiated May 4 at the Philadelphia Phillies win against the Cincinnati Reds. Between rousing rounds of whipping D … Continue reading 76ers Sell First Ever NBA Jersey Ad to the NHL