Listen "UVA and NBA Forward Gus Gerard"
Episode Synopsis
Gus Gerard was one of the most talented players in UVA history, having two electrifying years in Charlottesville before joining the legendary St. Louis Spirit of the ABA in 1974. Gus has played with and against some of the most memorable characters in basketball history, and it was amazing to follow along his improbable basketball journey.
Contents:
00:00 Intro
02:30 Growing up and playing in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
14:10 Choosing UVA. Those golden UVA and ACC years
32:55 Going pro in the ABA; Playing with the St Louis Spirit and legendary Marvin "Bad News" Barnes; Beating Julius "Dr. J" Erving; Playing in front of a young Bob Costas; Playing for Larry Brown and with David Thompson, Bobby Jones, and Marvin Webster
01:05:40 Moving to the NBA
01:18:50 Post basketball journey; Becoming clean and helping others to do the same; Conclusion
Contents:
00:00 Intro
02:30 Growing up and playing in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
14:10 Choosing UVA. Those golden UVA and ACC years
32:55 Going pro in the ABA; Playing with the St Louis Spirit and legendary Marvin "Bad News" Barnes; Beating Julius "Dr. J" Erving; Playing in front of a young Bob Costas; Playing for Larry Brown and with David Thompson, Bobby Jones, and Marvin Webster
01:05:40 Moving to the NBA
01:18:50 Post basketball journey; Becoming clean and helping others to do the same; Conclusion
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