Julius Erving
Born
2/22/1950, New YorkBirth Name
Julius Winfield Erving IIGender
MaleAlso Known As
Dr. J, Julius "Dr. J" ErvingBiography
EDITWhen Julius Erving was a freshman at the University of Massachusetts, he single-handedly drew capacity crowds so frenzied to see him play that lines would circle the Curry Hicks Cage hours before the tip-off. It was clear that a legend was being born. Erving became one of only
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Fathers of the Sport
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The Real: Rucker Parks Legends
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The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
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Best of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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Fathers of the Sport
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Recurring Role (3)
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Mike & Mike in the Morning
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Ep 126
June 10, 2013
6/10/13
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Ep 126
June 10, 2013
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SportsCenter
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Ep 1564
June 6, 2013 (4)
6/6/13
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Ep 1564
June 6, 2013 (4)
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NBA on CBS
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Ep 6
NBA Finals 1982: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 6
6/8/82
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Ep 6
NBA Finals 1977: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game 6
6/5/77
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Ep 6
NBA Finals 1982: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 6
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Mike & Mike in the Morning
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Guest Star (22)
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The Dan Patrick Show
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Ep 115
June 10, 2013
6/10/13
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Ep 115
June 10, 2013
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Morning Drive
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Ep 177
September 10, 2012
9/10/12
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Ep 159
September 20, 2011
9/20/11
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Ep 177
September 10, 2012
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ESPY Awards
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Ep 19
2011 ESPY Awards
7/13/11
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Ep 19
2011 ESPY Awards
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College Gameday
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Ep 25
NCAAMB Episode 25 (2011)
3/5/11
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Ep 25
NCAAMB Episode 25 (2011)
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TMZ on TV
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Ep 33
Episode #3.033
10/14/09
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Ep 269
Episode #2.269
7/17/09
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Ep 33
Episode #3.033
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ESPN25: Who's #1?
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Ep 10
Best Plays
8/24/04
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Ep 1
Best Teams
6/15/04
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Ep 10
Best Plays
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Wheel of Fortune
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2003 NBA Week 1
11/17/03
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2003 NBA Week 1
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SportsCentury
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1980
4/7/02
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1980
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SportsCentury
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Ep 10
No. 43 -- Julius Erving
3/19/99
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No. 43 -- Julius Erving
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Live! with Kelly and Michael
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S 9:
Ep 92
February 3, 1997
2/3/97
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Ep 116
February 24, 1992
2/24/92
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Ep 92
February 3, 1997
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Frasier
Voice of Mike
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Love Bites Dog
9/24/96
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Ep 2
Love Bites Dog
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Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
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Ep 6
Ghost in the Machine
11/3/95
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Ep 6
Ghost in the Machine
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The Arsenio Hall Show
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Ep 136
April 27, 1994
4/27/94
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Ep 94
February 18, 1992
2/18/92
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Ep 143
May 2, 1991
5/2/91
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Ep 136
April 27, 1994
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Square One TV
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Ep 12
Episode 412
10/15/91
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Ep 12
Episode 412
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Doogie Howser, M.D.
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Ep 16
Air Doogie
1/23/91
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Ep 16
Air Doogie
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My Two Dads
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Ep 21
When You Wish ...
4/23/90
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Ep 21
When You Wish ...
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Later with Bob Costas
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Ep 7
Julius Erving
9/11/89
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Julius Erving
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Sesame Street
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Ep 0
December 15, 1982
12/15/82
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Ep 0
December 15, 1982
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The Merv Griffin Show
Himself
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S 16:
Ep 103
February 15, 1979
2/15/79
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Ep 103
February 15, 1979
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The Mike Douglas Show
Himself
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S 15:
Ep 67
December 7, 1976
12/7/76
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S 15:
Ep 67
December 7, 1976
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The Mike Douglas Show
Himself/Co-host
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Ep 4
September 9, 1976
9/9/76
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Ep 4
September 9, 1976
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Dinah!
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Ep 196
July 28, 1976
7/28/76
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Ep 196
July 28, 1976
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The Dan Patrick Show
Trivia and Quotes
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Trivia
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Julius twice scored a career-high 37 points. The first game was against New Hampshire on March 2, 1970, the second against Fordham on January 21, 1970.
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Julius scored 29 points by half-time in a game against Boston University on January 28, 1970.
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Julius made a career high 19 free throws in a game against New Hampshire on March 2, 1970.
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Entered the University of Massachusetts Hall of Fame in 1980.
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Julius and his Philadelphia 76er teammates won the NBA championship in 1983.
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Julius and his New York Nets teammates won the ABA championship in 1976.
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Julius and his New York Nets teammates won the ABA championship in 1974.
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Julius was the ABA MVP in 1976.
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Julius was the ABA MVP in 1974.
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In the ABA Julius played for the New York Nets from 1973-76.
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In the ABA Julius played for the Virginia Squires from 1971-73.
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His career 1,370 points is still best in school history as of 2006.
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Julius was an All-Yankee Conference member in 1971.
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Julius was an All-Yankee Conference member in 1970.
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Julius was an All-American in 1971.
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Julius was an All-American in 1970.
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Julius is one of only six players in NCAA college basketball history to average more than 20 rebounds & 20 points per game.
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Julius played basketball at Roosevelt High School in New York from 1964 - 1968.
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Dr. J was a star basketball player at the University of Massachusetts from 1969 - 1971.
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Julius and his Philadelphia 76er teammates won the NBA World Champion in 1983.
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His "Dr. J" nickname is one of the best known in basketball.
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Quotes
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Dr. J.: To be great we need to win games we aren't supposed to win.
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Dr. J.: If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.
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Dr. J.: Goals determine what you're going to be.
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Dr. J.: The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life - mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.
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Dr. J.: I keep both eyes on my man. The basket hasn't moved on me yet.
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Dr. J.: I'm here to watch the watch the champions and the would-be champions.
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Dr. J.: They are taking steps, but they are baby steps.
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Dr. J.: When I see Maurice on the sidelines, I see a little bit of Chuck Daly. If he can have that type of success, maybe the Hall of Fame could be next.
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Dr. J.: Hopefully this will stimulate the appearance of new talents in Brazil.
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Dr. J.: I am very proud to be featured, especially when you consider the outstanding champions who have had this honor. It is great company to be in.
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