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The first professional game that I ever played remains, to me, the most exciting moment of my professional career.
Julius Erving
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Julius Erving
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: February 22
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Julius Winfield Erving II
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J. W. Erving
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And I continued to grow until I was 25 years old.
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The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life - mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.
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I came from a broken home, so my mom was a major influence in my life.
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When the crowd appreciates you, it encourages you to be a little more daring, I think.
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