It’s official. The Spectrum will be demolished in 2009 following the Phantoms season. Since we’re not really breaking the news anymore, we send you to Comcast SportsNet for the details. The Spectrum’s fall will turn the page in South Philly to a new era of Philly Live!

So as sad as it is to see the end of the Spectrum, another great Philadelphia stadium set for demolition, we ask you to look back kindly upon the Spectrum and vote (via comment) for your favorite of these five memories from the Spectrum listed in no particular order. Or even suggest your own favorite memory of the Spectrum.

Jan. 11, 1976 - Flyers Beat Soviets 4-1

An Ed Van Impe check to CSKA’s top player, Valery Kharlamov, left him motionless on the ice for a minute. Their coach, Konstantin Loktev, pulled the team off the ice in protest that no penalty was called. They were told by NHL president Clarence Campbell to return to the ice and finish the game, which was being broadcast to an international audience, or they risk not getting paid. They eventually returned to the ice where the Flyers were victorious 4-1.

Mar. 28, 1992 - The Christian Laettner Shot

In the East Regional Final in the ‘92 edition of March Madness, Kentucky had taken a one-point lead with only seconds remaining on the clock in overtime. After a timeout, Grant Hill sends the inbounds pass to Laettner. His shot is one of the most famous turnaround jumpers of all time. It gave Duke a 104-103 victory and its fifth consecutive trip to the Final Four.

May 19, 1974 - Flyers Win First Stanley Cup

In 1974, the Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins at the Spectrum, 1-0, in game six of the Stanley Cup Finals. With the win, the Flyers took the series, four games to two, and won the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Goalie Bernie Parent was the playoff MVP after posting a 12-5 record in 17 playoff games and a 2.02 goals-against average.

Jun. 10, 1998 - Phantoms Win Calder Cup

The Phantoms won their first Calder Cup on this day at the Spectrum, defeating the Saint John Flames 6-1, and taking the series by a four to two margin. Captain John Stevens would later go on to coach the Flyers where he currently stands. Goalie Neil Little is now a goalie coach for the Phantoms. The Philadelphia Phantoms were the Western Conference regular season champions as well as the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy winners with the best overall regular season record. Mike Maneluk was crowned the AHL playoff MVP with the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy.

Jan. 5, 1983 - ‘Rock the Baby’ Over Michael Cooper

A Mo Cheeks tipped pass was just what the Doctor ordered as Julius Erving took the ball from the sideline down to the basket and windmill dunked over Los Angeles Laker Michael Cooper. This dunk elecrified the Spectrum and is widely regarded as one of the greatest dunks in NBA history.