Julius Erving "Dr. J" Retirement Ceremony (Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers) 4/17/1987

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The ceremony honoring retiring Philadelphia 76ers superstar Julius "Dr. J" Erving prior to the Sixers' game against the Indiana Pacers on April 17, 1987 at Philadelphia's Spectrum. The ceremony and game were broadcast in Philadelphia on PRISM with Gene Shue and Jim Barniak.

The ceremony was hosted by legendary Philadelphia broadcaster Al Meltzer and had appearances by Patti Labelle, Maurice Cheeks, Pennsylvania Governor Bob Casey, Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode, Rod Thorn

During the game, Erving hit the 30,000 point mark in his career, scoring a game-high 38 points. The Pacers, however, spoiled Erving's night, winning the game 115-111.

0:00 Intro
3:25 National Anthem by Grover Washington Jr.
6:22 Starting Lineups
8:58 Ceremony Begins
10:47 Erving Family Introduced
13:14 Meltzer introduction
14:30 Steve Solms gives Erving a briefcase
18:50 "Mom just showed up"
19:28 Signed Billboard
21:15 Patti Labelle
25:30 Maurice "Mo" Cheeks
27:38 Bob Casey
29:05 Wilson Goode
30:29 Rod Thorn
31:56 John Nash presents Doc gifts
33:38 Harold Katz donates a check
35:45 Highlight video
41:00 Julius Erving's speech
All Comments (7)
  • @marcellawillis849
    My son and I was there and I still have the ticket stubs to prove it.
  • @inallairness
    Legendary upload. Thank you from Australia. Would be most appreciative if you'd consider sharing the game itself, too.
  • @timothyrichards8706
    The year the Sixers won the championship was the year the ABA beat the NBA. With Doc and Moses, Bobby Jones, and Billy Cunningham all from the ABA.
  • @kingstonban
    The godfather of modern day basketball!! 🙌🙌💥👑💪