Snow and Coleman Named "Good Guys"

Coleman treated 25 kids to a holiday shopping spree. Sixers Photos

76ers Eric Snow and Derrick Coleman were honored in the "Sporting News" by being named in the publication’s annual "Good Guys in Pro Sports" feature.

There were 85 professional athletes selected as Good Guys from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NASCAR. Players are selected from franchise and league nominations by the writers at the "Sporting News", who this year chose Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling as the “No. 1 Good Guy” in sports.

The NBA received 20 Good Guy awards, with the Sixers sharing the impressive distinction along side the Denver Nuggets of being one of only two teams having more than one representative. As a league, the NBA’s 20 selections were higher than MLB, the NHL, and NASCAR.

Snow’s recognition from the "Sporting News," his third-straight year, centers around the guard’s outreach program titled “Eric’s Challenge.” The program focuses on father/son relationships, and Snow contributes significant time and money ensuring that “Eric’s Challenge” makes a powerful impact in the community. This past summer, Snow hosted a charity golf tournament to raise money for his program, and he regularly invites fathers and sons to Sixers’ home games.

Snow entertained a father-son duo at each home game. Sixers Photos

Coleman focused his efforts on children and adults in need by sponsoring “D.C’s Coat’s for Kids.” This coat drive lasted two months over the course of last season and resulted in the collection of 400 jackets. Through the Salvation Army, Coleman and Sixers Charities combined to purchase an additional 400 coats enabling those in Philadelphia and Detroit in unfortunate situations to stay warm throughout the winter months. In addition, Coleman treated 25 children to holiday shopping spree at Toys "R" Us where each child got $400 to spend.

As an organization, the Sixers have a long history of being honored by the "Sporting News" for their work in improving the community. Former Sixer Dikembe Mutumbo was named the “No. 1 Good Guy” in sports in 2001.

76ers Sporting News Good Guys in Pro Sports Winners 2004 - Eric Snow and Derrick Coleman 2003 - Eric Snow, G, 76ers 2002 - Eric Snow, G, 76ers 2001 - Dikembe Mutombo (overall); George Lynch, 76ers