INDIANAPOLIS, July 21 (UPI) — In honor of Hoosiers’ 30th anniversary, the Indiana Pacers will wear jerseys inspired by the basketball film in the upcoming season.
On Tuesday, George Hill made the announcement via Twitter: “It’s an honor to break this news: @Pacers going Hollywood next season! #HickoryPacers #HoosiersMovie”
It’s an honor to break this news: @Pacers going Hollywood next season! #HickoryPacers #HoosiersMovie pic.twitter.com/OSugBTvcm9— INDIANA GEORGE HILL (@George_Hill3) July 21, 2015
The team will wear the fictional high school’s jerseys at select games during 2015-16 season.
#HickoryPacers jerseys will be worn for select games starting in the 15-16 season: http://t.co/8M7DjI3iy8 pic.twitter.com/NEK0ymoIcC— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 21, 2015
The Pacers president of basketball operations, Larry Bird, told ESPN, “Our team will be honored to wear the Hickory uniforms because of the attention it will bring to the storied history of Indiana basketball and the success of that movie. Hoosiers takes us all back to a special place and time.”
“Obviously, we revere the film, but more importantly we believe our organization, especially our players, embody the core message of the story — by coming together as a team, there is nothing that can’t be accomplished,” said Todd Taylor, a senior vice president for Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
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