Litwack for the game, along with the other players from the team's first season at the gym in 1969. Temple played a "Turn Back the Clock Game" at McGonigle Hall against Bowling Green on December 28, 2009, featuring throwback uniforms and 1980s music, attire, and concession prices. Temple had a record of 178 wins and 29 losses at McGonigle. Community Events The Black Panther Party held its Revolutionary People's Constitutional Convention at McGonigle Hall on September 5 and 6, 1970. Huey P. Newton spoke on September 5, 1970 to a crowd of 6,000 with another thousand outside. President Jimmy Carter held a "Philadelphia town hall" meeting before an audience of 1,100 at McGonigle Hall on November 13, 1979. The president's helicopter landed at Geasy Field, 15th and Berks Street. McConigle Hall has served as a concert venue on multiple occasions. Soul Asylum played the venue on April 17, 1997; Hüsker Dü and Christmas on March 22, 1987; and Kris Kristofferson played on August 18, 1976. NBC Sports Network held a "Fight Night" boxing event at McGonigle Hall on December 8, 2012 that featured Philadelphia native heavyweight Bryant Jennings. Following the 2016 Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine held a campaign rally on July 29, 2016 at McGonigle Hall. References Temple Owls basketball venues Basketball venues in Pennsylvania Defunct college basketball venues in the United States Defunct sports venues in Philadelphia