1973 - Dr. J is Coach for a Day
50 years ago last night, Julius Erving, at age 23, coached the Virginia Squires ABA team for one game
NORFLOLK, VA - March 29, 1973
Last night the 23 year old ABA superstar, Julius Erving, who everyone has started calling, Dr. J, took the reins as coach of the Virginia Squires for the last game of the regular season.
When he’s on the court Dr. J is …