The 1700 block of Hunting Park Avenue now renamed Rasheed Wallace Road. The NBA champion was there and thanked the city.
City Councilmember Cindy Bass led the effort to honor Wallace for his philanthropy in Philadelphia and around the nation.
Wallace provided water to the residents of Flint, Michigan when the city’s pipes were contaminated with lead.Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade Decision Garners Strong Reactions In Philadelphia: 'It's Taking Away Basic Women's Rights'“As far as the love goes, I got that from y’all,” said Wallace. “The way that y’all show me love, especially in this building, and representing Philadelphia when we are outside of Philadelphia, I definitely appreciate that.
Boxing champion Bernard Hopkins was also on hand for the occasion, along with former Sixer Aaron McKie.
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