Many of the outstanding players who have represented the Philadelphia Big 5 over the last 60 years will be on hand and introduced during the doubleheader on Wednesday, January 20 at the Palestra.

Stars representing all five schools from six different decades will be introduced at timeouts during the La Salle-Temple game, and the Penn-Saint Joseph's nightcap. The twin bill will tip off at 7 p.m.

"We believe it's going to be a great night for Big 5 fans and having these former stars return is certainly an exclamation point to the festivities," said Steve Bilsky, Executive Director of the Big 5. "The Big 5, itself, is a remarkable entity, unduplicated by any other city in America. To be able to celebrate 60 years with individuals who span its entire existence is truly wonderful."

Among those representing Villanova are Joe Ryan, Keith Herron and Harold Jensen.

The former players will be available at a pregame media reception in Rockwell Gym (adjacent to the Palestra) beginning at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

Former players who have committed to returning at this time are as follows:

La Salle: Charlie Greenberg, Frank Corace, Jim Crawford, Lionel Simmons, Doug Overton, Yves Mekongo.

Penn: Ernie Beck, Stan Pawlak, Corky Calhoun, Paul Little, Ira Bowman, Ibrahim Jaaber Saint Joseph's: Joe Spratt, Clifford Anderson, Pat McFarland, Rodney Blake, Rashid Bey, Marvin O'Connor.

Temple: Jay Norman, John Baum, Ollie Johnson, Mark Macon, Aaron McKie, Lynn Greer.

Villanova: Joe Ryan (Class of 1959), Jim McMonagle (Class of 1963), Keith Herron (Class of 1978), Harold Jensen (Class of 1987), Eric Eberz (Class of 1996), Tony Chennault (Class of 2014).