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Cool, Calm, and Collected. Those are the
words used to describe the six-foot-seven guard who
managed 23,602 points for the Spurs, and has broken
or tied over 40 Spurs records. Geroge Gervin, the original
Iceman, is known for his calm demeanor on the court.
From 1974 to 1985, Gervin played in twelve consecutive
All-Star games, and is one of the three players in NBA
history to win four or more scoring titles. Gervin was
also the first Spurs player to have his number retired.
Today, Number 44 of the San Antonio Spurs is using his
talents off the courts, as community relations specialist
for the Spurs, and running the George
Gervin Youth Center.
George "The Iceman" Gervin was
born 4/27/52 in Detroit, Michigan. The nickname came
from his cool, calm, and seemingly effortless style
of play. He was also known for his deadly jump shot
and "finger roll" style. Something he showed
over and over again with the ABA's Dallas Chaparrals
later to become the NBC's San Antonia Spurs. The Spurs
made his number "44" just one of three to
be retired, and Gervin entered the Basketball Hall of
Fame in 1996.
Today, among many public appearances
and charity events, he is active in "START"
which stands for Southwest Texas Addiction Research
and Technology Center. He can be contacted through the
Spurs organization and signed souvenir cards are available
at Autographed
To You.
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