Julius Winfield Erving II (born February 22, 1950) is a retired basketball player from the United States who played professionally in the ABA and NBA between 1971 and 1987. Erving established the modern style of playing basketball which involves leaping and shooting above the rim as one of the formidable styles of play which proves effective. Aside from establishing the modern style of play in basketball, Erving also possessed other basketball skills which he didn’t hesitate to bring to the courts on several occasions. Erving’s systematic approach made him one of the top scorers in the history of the NBA. In this Julius Erving biography, childhood, career, personal life and facts, we review the life of the outstanding legend whose unique style of play still resounds in the NBA.

Julius Erving’s Biography Quick Facts, Age

Here are some quick facts about the retired basketball player that you need to know.

• Full Name: Julius Winfield Erving II
• Nickname: Dr J, The Doctor, Houdini, J.W., Black Moses, The Claw, Little Hawk
• Born: February 22, 1950
• Age: 73 years old
• Place of Birth: East Meadow, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
• Weight: 95 kg (210 lb)
• Education
  • High School: Roosevelt High School
  • College: University of Massachusetts
• NBA Draft: 1972 (Round 1 Pick 12) Milwaukee Bucks
• Position: Small Forwarded
• League: ABA/NBA
• Kit Number: #32 #6
• Playing Career: 1971 – 1973 (Virginia Squires) 1973 – 1976 (New York Nets) 1976 -1987 (Philadelphia 76ers)
• Parents
  • Father: Julius Erving
  • Mother: Callie Mae Erving
• Siblings
  • Brother: Marvin Erving
  • Sister: Alexis Erving
• Wife: Dorýs Madden (married 2008)
• Children
  • Daughter: Alexandra Stevenson, Justin Kangas
  • Son: Jules Erving, Corey Erving

Julius Erving Early Life & Childhood

Julius Winfield Erving II is one of three children born on February 22, 1950, to Julius and Callie Erving. Erving was born in East Meadow in New York. His father, Julius was not around throughout most of his childhood. When Julius turned 7, his father died as a result of a car accident. When he turned 13, his family moved to another part of New York, Roosevelt.

At Roosevelt, Erving attended Roosevelt High School. Prior to High school, Erving distracted himself from the challenges he faced as a child, by engaging in basketball. At Roosevelt High School, his interest in basketball improved. In high school, he was a really good basketball player, which made him popular. As a result of his fame, he earned the nickname, Dr J. His basketball skill didn’t make him popular in high school only, it also made him popular in the Rucker Park league where he was called Houdini and Black Moses