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Article: Dr. J Soars onto the Wheaties Box; Special-Edition Package Honoring the NBA Legend Commemorates Black History Month.
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- February 1, 2006
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NEW YORK -- Julius "Dr. J" Erving is one of the NBA's all-time greatest stars, and to commemorate his Hall of Fame career he will be honored on the cover of a special-edition Wheaties box. The new package, unveiled today at the NBA Store in New York, continues Wheaties' tradition of honoring legendary African-American athletes for Black History Month.
Erving was one of the NBA's marquee stars, a high-flying innovator who changed the way the game is played and provided inspiration for countless players. Dr. J won the 1981 NBA MVP Award, was a five-time All-NBA First Team pick, an 11-time All-Star and a two-time All-Star Game MVP. He also helped lead the ...