I loved going to the Spectrum when I was growing up. I saw many Flyers games and once saw the Harlem Globetrotters. It was cool to see all the original stadiums down there as you got close. The Vet, JFK and the Spectrum were all next to each other.

My most favorite experiences were with the concerts they held. First, you had to get up early and camp out on the 3rd floor of one of our local department stores. I think it was John Wanamaker's. The Ticketron was often down a long corridor away from the shopping areas, back where staff offices and returns were located. Once you got to the window, you hoped that they still had good seats available. But, even if they didn't and you got a nosebleed seat, you still had two things going for you. The Spectrum had a great layout so even though you were high up, you almost always had a good view and sound quality. And second, you could get a contact high without having to worry about getting busted.

I saw my first concert there, Pat Benatar, with my best friend. I still have the ticket (see below). Can you imagine, $6 for a concert! I saw Yes's 90125 tour twice, at the beginning of their tour with my friends and again on their way back with a date. Van Halen/Hagar was a pretty good show who I also saw at Silver Stadium in Rochester.