1986-87 Julius “Dr. J” Erving Philadelphia 76ers Game-Used & Twice-Autographed Home Uniform

Julius “Dr. J” Erving’s Game-Worn Philadelphia 76ers Jersey: A Piece of Basketball History

The Legacy of Julius Erving

Julius “Dr. J” Erving is widely celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the history of basketball. His career, which began in the American Basketball Association (ABA) with the Virginia Squires and the New York Nets, was nothing short of legendary. Standing at 6’7″ and weighing 210 pounds, Erving was a formidable small forward who later joined the Philadelphia 76ers, leading them to an NBA championship in 1983. Over his illustrious 11-year NBA career, Erving was an All-Star every season, the league’s Most Valuable Player in 1981, and a five-time member of the All-NBA First Team. His scoring prowess is evident in his 30,026 career points, a feat surpassed only by a select few in professional basketball history.

A Jersey with Historical Significance

This particular jersey, worn by Erving during his final season with the Philadelphia 76ers, is a testament to his enduring legacy. The front left tail of the mesh jersey features the “Sand-Knit” manufacturer’s tag with size “40,” and an adjacent tag reading “Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS.” A white strip tag with “2” LB” is embroidered in black, and the official “NBA” logo is embroidered on the left chest. The jersey proudly displays “SIXERS” across the front, with the player number “6” both on the front and back, all in blue on red tackle twill. The player name “ERVING” is emblazoned across the back in blue tackle twill.

Authenticity and Provenance

• Signature: Erving has signed the back of the jersey in black marker, with the signature rating an impressive 8.
• Tags and Inscriptions: The uniform is properly tagged, with the shorts featuring the “Wilson” manufacturer’s tag and a white strip tag reading “85 6” in blue chain-stitching.
• Game-Used Assurance: The uniform was presented to us as game-used and, in our opinion, shows appropriate use.
• Accompanying Documentation: Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from JSA and an additional LOA from the 76ers Equipment Manager, Jeff Millman, confirming its use during Erving’s final season.

A Rare Opportunity for Collectors

This jersey is not just a piece of fabric; it is a fragment of basketball history, representing the remarkable career of Julius Erving. As a collector, acquiring such a piece offers a unique opportunity to own a part of the legacy of one of basketball’s greatest players. For those interested in exploring more basketball memorabilia, Grey Flannel Auctions provides an extensive collection of game-worn items and other significant artifacts.

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* This text was generated from the original auction listing.