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ORIGINAL ABA LEGEND · HALL CLASS 2015
Spencer Haywood
1970 ABA MVP & Rookie of the Year · scoring and rebounding leader
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THE BIOGRAPHY
THE PLAYER.
THE MOMENT.
THE LEGACY.
Haywood arrived in Denver as a young force and immediately overwhelmed the league with scoring and rebounding. His decision to turn professional also helped reshape player opportunity.
SIGNATURE ABA STORY
As a rookie in 1969–70, he led the ABA in both scoring and rebounding while winning MVP and Rookie of the Year.
WHY THE GAME REMEMBERS HIM
A landmark talent whose brilliance and courage expanded the path available to future generations of players.
THE ABA JOURNEY
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THE ORIGINAL ABA · 1967–1976THE LEAGUE THAT TAUGHT BASKETBALL TO FLY.
THE FACE OF THE ABA
Julius “Dr. J” Erving
3× ABA MVP · 2× champion
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THE SCORER
Rick Barry
1969 champion · Oakland Oaks
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS
Moses Malone
Utah Stars · Spirits of St. Louis
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THE A-TRAIN
Artis Gilmore
1972 MVP · 1975 champion
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THE ANCHOR
Mel Daniels
2× MVP · 3× champion
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THE FIRST STAR
Connie Hawkins
1968 MVP · champion · Playoffs MVP
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THE CHAMPION
Zelmo Beaty
1971 champion · Playoffs MVP
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