1976 Topps #1 Julius Erving PSA 8

1976 Topps #1 Julius Erving PSA 8 – A Classic Dr. J

By 1976, Julius "Dr. J" Erving was already a basketball superstar, but he was about to take his legend to another level. After dominating the ABA with the Virginia Squires and New York Nets—where he won three ABA MVP awards and two championships—Erving made the jump to the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers following the ABA-NBA merger. His arrival electrified the league, as his smooth style, high-flying dunks, and ability to take over games helped shape the modern NBA. Over his legendary 16-year career, Dr. J became a 11-time NBA All-Star, 1981 NBA MVP, and 1983 NBA Champion, forever cementing his place among the greatest and most influential players in basketball history.

This 1976 Topps #1 Julius Erving is a beautiful PSA 8 example, showcasing one of the key cards from this vintage basketball set. The 1976 Topps series is known for its oversized design and bold photography, and being the #1 card in the set, this Dr. J issue is notoriously difficult to find in high grade due to handling wear and printing issues. This example presents strong centering, vibrant colors, and a well-preserved surface, making it a standout collectible from this era.