Basketball icon Julius 'Dr. J' Erving is born in East Meadow, New York.
At a Glance
- Date
- 22 February 1950
- Location
- Roosevelt, New York
- Key people
- Julius Erving
- Category
- Sports
- Source
- Biographical records · Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
What It Meant Then
He brought an aerial, improvisational style that transformed professional basketball.
What It Means Now
Erving helped carry the game into its modern, globally popular era.
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