Community comes together to celebrate Wali "Wonder" Jones' mural unveiling
Scoop USA Newspaper|August 19, 2023
PHILADELPHIA—You had to be in this space... a community gathering of family, friends, fans, and supporters came out to H.U.B. Playground at 3700 Mt. Vernon Street on Friday, July 21, 2023, to celebrate the unveiling of a mural, designed and installed by Mural Arts honoring the former Philadelphia 76ers champion and legend Wali “Wonder” Jones
Community comes together to celebrate Wali "Wonder" Jones' mural unveiling

Wali “Wonder” Jones, a lifetime resident of West Philadelphia, lived through the challenges of gangs and the struggles that faced our communities, playing basketball at Overbrook High School and Villanova before going on to become a famous NBA player, playing for the Baltimore Bullets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Detroit Pistons and the Utah Stars. Throughout his years in basketball, and even until today, Wali is known for his dedication to the community and educating youth.

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