Eric Money


Eric V. Money is an American former professional basketball player.

Biography

A 6'0" guard from the University of Arizona, Money played six seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers. He averaged 12.2 points per game in his NBA career.

1978-79 game

Money is one of three players in NBA history to have played for two teams in a single game, and the only player in NBA history to officially score for two teams in the same game. This was made possible because of officiating mistakes made by referee Richie Powers during a November 1978 game between the Nets and 76ers. The Nets successfully petitioned NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien for a replay of the third and fourth quarters of the game, which occurred the following March. In the intervening time, Money, Harvey Catchings, and Ralph Simpson were traded between the two teams, with Money joining the 76ers.

Personal life

Money was one of several professional basketball players to appear in the 1979 film The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.