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Spectrum Demolished In Philadelphia - With a few swings of an aptly-hued orange wrecking ball, a hole was punched into Philadelphia hockey history on Tuesday as the demolition of the Spectrum began following a ceremony in the parking lot near the original home of the Philadelphia Flyers. With Philadelphia sports legends like Hockey Hall of Famers Bob Clarke and Bernie Parent, as well as NBA legend and former Philadelphia 76er Julius Erving, looking on, the first step in the tear-down of the building began on a chilly, overcast day. The cold weather, however, didn't stop about 1,000 fans from descending on the South Philadelphia sports complex starting at 8 a.m., about 4 1/2 hours before the first hole was punched into the 44-year-old building. The full demolition is expected to take about four months, and in its place will be Philly Live! -- a complex that, when finished, will consist of bars, restaurants and hotels. "Many of us have had so many exciting times at the ...