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PHOTOS: From the Archives, Julius Erving
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.
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.
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.]
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.
Julius Erving of the Virginia Squires stuffs two of his 46 for points for the Squires in November 1972.
