In Memoriam: Friar legend Marvin Barnes ’74 – PC News
WEBOct 25, 2014 · In 1974, Mr. Barnes was the second overall pick in the NBA Draft behind UCLA’s Bill Walton but chose to play for the Spirits of St. Louis in the American Basketball Association. In the 1975 playoffs, he faced the New York Nets, led …
Former Providence, ABA star Marvin Barnes dead at 62
WEBSep 8, 2014 · Marvin Barnes (24) works against Julius Erving during their ABA days in 1975. (Getty Images) Marvin Barnes, who led Providence to the 1973 Final Four, has died, a Providence College...
Marvin Barnes - Wikipedia
WEBMarvin Jerome " Bad News " [1] Barnes (July 27, 1952 – September 8, 2014) was an American professional basketball player. A forward, he was an All-American at Providence College, and played professionally in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA).
Marvin Barnes, Enigmatic Basketball Player, Dies at 62
WEBSep 10, 2014 · In the 1975 playoffs, he scored 41 and 37 points in the first two games against the New York Nets, who were led by Julius Erving (a.k.a. Dr. J), and averaged more than 30 points a game in two...
Marvin Barnes Wasted His Hall of Fame Talent, but Had a …
WEBOct 23, 2021 · Marvin Barnes (R) was a star in the ABA, battling the likes of Julius Erving, but he flamed out quickly in the NBA because of off-the-court issues. | George Gojkovich/Getty Images. Late in his rookie season, Marvin Barnes did something that became customary during his time with the Spirits.
Marvin Barnes And Me: The man gave me my first big scoop, …
WEBSep 9, 2014 · As it turned out, the country didn’t. The ABA created red ink by the barrel for most of its franchises (including the infamous Oakland Oaks). But it also created fabulous stars such as Julius...
"I felt helpless, but I also became fearless" - Julius Erving on how ...
WEBJun 17, 2023 · Some may not know this, but the legendary ABA and NBA player Julius Erving was an introvert. He claimed that his late brother Marvin, who died due to lupus erythematosus, was the complete opposite of him. Julius always admired him for being like that, and Marvin's death in 1969 shattered him.
Julius Erving - Wikipedia
WEBErving won three championships, four Most Valuable Player awards and three scoring titles with the ABA's Virginia Squires and New York Nets (now the NBA's Brooklyn Nets) and the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. During his 16 seasons as a player, none of his teams ever missed the postseason.
Marvin Barnes - Remember the ABA
WEBMarvin Barnes. All-American at Providence. ABA Rookie of the Year & ABA All-Rookie Team 1974-75. Co-Holds ABA All-Time Record for most 2-point field goals in 1 game with 27 vs. Memphis Sounds on 3-16-75. Member of 1974-75 ABA All-Pro Team and 2 …
"Bad News": The Turbulent Life of Marvin Barnes, Pro Basketball's ...
WEBWith stories and quotes from Julius Erving, Bill Walton, Larry Brown, Mike D’Antoni, and many others who crossed paths with Barnes, as well as a foreword from former Spirits announcer Bob Costas,...
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