Julius Erving, also known by the nickname, Dr. J, was once a member of the Virginia Squires before he joined the NBA. He was later inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Oct. 21, 1985: Julius Erving goes up for a dunk last night at the Coliseum. Julius "Dr. J" Erving played in an NBA exhibition game between Erving's Philiadelphia 76ers and the Washington Bullets at the Coliseum. The 76ers won 103-102, according to story by staff writer Bob Lipper published on Oct. 21, 1985.
This September 1970 image shows players vying for roster spots on the Virginia Squires, a franchise in the American Basketball Association - from left are Larry Brown, Charlie Scott, Henry Logan, Roland "Fatty" Taylor and Mike Barrett. The team, which had moved from Oakland to Washington to Richmond in a span of two years, played in arenas from Roanoke to Norfolk during its time in Virginia starting in 1970. After having initial success, including drafting Julius Erving in 1971, the team faltered financially and lost fans when it sold off Erving and its other star player, George Gervin. The team folded just before the ABA merger with the National Basketball Association in 1976.
Julius Erving, Virginia Squires, taken April 12, 1972.
Aug. 4, 1989: ONE-ON-ONE -- Former basketball star Julius Erving, better known as slam-dunk artist Dr. J, wowed the boys at the National Scout Jamboree yesterday.
Julius Erving signs a basketball for Kevin Murphy, 10, (center) while Matt Fleck, 10, watches.
Oct. 27, 1972: JULIUS ERVING SKIES OVER BASKET Jim Eakins, Davie Robinsch Watch Squire Operate Julius Erving of Virginia Squires on Oct. 26, 1972.
Sept. 13, 1971: TWO SQUIRES ROOKIES DISCUSS TRAINING CAMP / Julius Erving (left), Willie Sojourner await today's opening.
1973 — Julius Erving, the American Basketball Association’s leading scorer, is traded by the cash-strapped Virginia Squires to the New York Nets for forward George Carter and cash.
As part of the show’s efforts to explore and promote acceptance of individual differences, including physical differences, a blind Muppet named Aristotle was added to the cast in 1981. This season’s curriculum also touched on topics relating to the environment. All-star athletes, actors, and musicians paid visits to "Sesame Street," including Julius Erving, Diana Ross, Harry Belafonte, and Madeline Kahn.
[Pictured: Julius "Dr. J" Erving on Season 13.]
1977 — Boston’s John Havlicek becomes the second player in NBA history to connect on 10,000 career field goals, reaching the milestone in a 103-98 loss at Cleveland.
In this April 29, 1977 file photo, Boston Celtics' John Havlicek (17) moves the ball past Philadelphia 76ers' Julius Erving during an NBA basketball game in Boston.
1976 — The Philadelphia 76ers acquire Julius Erving from the New York Nets for $3 million.
Julius Erving answers questions during a news conference Oct. 22, 1976 in Philadelphia following the announcement that he signed a 6-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Erving will be payed 3.5 million for the six years. (AP Photo)
Julius Erving of the Virginia Squires stuffs two of his 46 for points for the Squires in November 1972.
Former News Leader writer and T-D editorJack Berninger (right) covered the Virginia Squires when Julius Erving (left) made his professional debut. While the other ABA players warmed up with layups, Erving treated Berninger to spectacular slam dunks — a sign of what was to come for who we now know as Dr. J.
Ex-jock Glenn Youngkin is suiting up to sell legislators on a pro hockey and basketball arena in Alexandria but the governor could be dressed down in Richmond over his pricey use of private consultants to remake the Virginia bureaucracy.
