Gus Gerard, 1st UVA player to leave early for the League, his battles with Barry Parkhill, Dr. J, Bird, Magic, alcohol, drugs, and recovery!

June 28, 2020 02:24:55
Gus Gerard, 1st UVA player to leave early for the League, his battles with Barry Parkhill, Dr. J, Bird, Magic, alcohol, drugs, and recovery!
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Gus Gerard, 1st UVA player to leave early for the League, his battles with Barry Parkhill, Dr. J, Bird, Magic, alcohol, drugs, and recovery!

Jun 28 2020 | 02:24:55

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Show Notes

Gus Gerard is probably the most talented UVA Player in history and most fans have not heard his story. Sit back and listen to one of the all time ABA greats talk about being the first UVA player to leave school early for the pros in 1974. Playing with Barry Parkhill.

Gus on being recruited by UVA.

Were they paying recruits in the 70s?

How did he decide to leave early?

The crazy adventures in the ABA with St. Louis Spirits.

Hitting rock bottom and near death experience.

What got him back out of the spiral?

Getting to play pro basketball at age 41?

His last trip back to Cville and meeting Tony Bennett.

Daniel James Gerard

Position: Small Forward ▪ Shoots: Right

6-8, 200lb (203cm, 90kg)

Born: July 271953 (Age: 66-336d) in Uniontown, Pennsylvania us

College: Virginia

High School: Laurel Highlands in Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Draft: Portland Trail Blazers, 3rd round (14th pick, 50th overall), 1975 NBA Draft

https://youtu.be/YPp2tyHxeW4

NBA Debut: October 22, 1976 ▪ ABA Debut: October 18, 1974

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