Julius Erving Game-Used Sixers Jersey Inscribed "1981 NBA MVP" & "1983 NBA Champ" (JSA & Mears LOA)

In addition to being one of the most talented players in basketball history, Julius “Dr. J” Erving was also one of the most important, bringing an above-the-rim playing style to the forefront. Erving was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993, was named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and the ABA’s All-Time Team. He has championships in both the ABA and NBA in addition to winning MVP awards in both leagues.

On the front left tail is a “Wilson” size “40” manufacturer’s tag with washing instructions. Across the chest reads, “SIXERS” and the player number “6” appears on both the front and on the back. These are done in blue on red tackle twill. Across the back reads the player name “ERVING” in blue tackle twill sewn directly onto the white mesh jersey. This jersey is properly tagged, authenticated as game-used and shows light use.

The jersey is hand-signed and inscribed "1981 NBA MVP" & "1983 NBA Champ" in silver paint pen by Julius Erving.

Definition of an A5 grade from Mears is as follows:

A5 Manufactures characteristics of the jersey have been compared to known authentic examples and are consistent with respects to what would be expected to be seen in a game issued jersey. Each piece is also evaluated on the degree of evident use and wear, which must be consistent with that of the player, sport, position, field of play, and duration of use. The degree of wear will be measured from minimal to heavy and the jersey cannot exhibit negative, missing, or incorrect manufacturers traits or use characteristics. When team or player provenance is lacking, wear can be measured, but not attributed directly to examined player. Without reasonable and verifiable provenance for post-1987 Hall of Fame or period star player jersey’s, the A5 designation may still be assigned if the jersey possesses qualities and physical characteristics of a Major League jersey that was manufactured for player use or as an extra for a team or player, or one that may have been made available for retail sale or promotion (while still containing the physical characteristics consistent with game issued jerseys). It should be noted that variances with respect to number/lettering placement, font, stitching, size, patch placement and other manufacturers characteristics may be present on MEARS A5 jerseys when compared to documented game used jerseys. A MEARS A5 jersey may still be assigned the grade without an accompanying photomatch or may exhibit variations when compared to an examined available image.

The jersey includes a Mears LOA providing a highly respected opinion given the game-used aspect of the jersey. The autograph includes an Auction House Letter of Authenticity from JSA.

Authentication: Mears LOA & JSA ALOA

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