SCP Auctions November 19th, 2011 Auction
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Nov 20, 2011 02:39PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 3
JULIUS "DR. J" ERVING'S 1969-70 UMASS REDMEN GAME WORN JERSEY
Sold for
$62,151.60
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
Unquestionably the greatest athlete in UMass history Julius Erving known simply to the world as "Dr. J" played basketball for two seasons under legendary head coach and fellow UMass Hall of Famer Jack Leaman from 1969-71. During his two seasons Erving averaged an astounding 26.3 points and 20.2 rebounds per contest. Incredibly only once in his 52 career games did he fail to record a double-double. Erving turned pro following his junior year but not before leading UMass to two Yankee Conference titles and its first two appearances in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Along with Trigger Burke and all-time scoring leader Lou Roe Erving remains one of only three Minutemen to have his jersey number retired. Ervings college basketball experience enabled him to become of the greatest players in both ABA and NBA history. He was inducted into the UMass Athletic Hall of Fame in 1980.
The offered jersey from Dr. Js first season of play at UMass is arguably the finest collegiate basketball jersey ever offered publicly. The off-white cheese cloth jersey features King OShea (size 42) manufacturers tag with adjacent Cosby tag and year 66 tags stitched on the front tail. The year tag indicates that this jersey was carried over from previous seasons. The now-defunct team name Redmen is stitched across the front in crimson lettering and Ervings number 32 appears on front and back. Excellent but not excessive usage wear is evident throughout. Three small period team repairs are suggestive of considerable player service. The overall display quality is virtually unimprovable enhanced by Dr. Js inscription on the front My Umass Game JerseyJulius Dr. J Erving in black sharpie.
Includes a signed LOA from Julius Erving.
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