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"He would hobble into the gym on his walking casts to shoot baskets" - Larry Bird's high school coach on the origin of his work ethic
Larry Bird was as tough as nails. Despite not always being fully healthy, the Boston Celtics legend never practiced load management and always gave it his all on the court. Bird developed this ...
A Garbage Man Who Became an NBA Icon: Incredible Story of Larry Bird
Larry Bird’s journey from a small-town kid in French Lick, Indiana, to an NBA icon is nothing short of amazing. Before dazzling fans on the court, he worked regular jobs—like collecting garbage—to ...
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"I hurt so bad I can hardly move" - When Larry Bird dropped a career-high 60 points while sore from neck to ankles
Besides his love for basketball, Larry Bird also had a deep passion for running. This enthusiasm was evident as he ...
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Shaker stymies Green Tech for Class AAA sectional championship
The year 1992. Larry Bird retired. Shaquille O’Neal was a rookie. The “Dream Team,” expanded the imagination of international ...
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Larry Bird admitted Dream Team's 1992 gold medal was too easy: "When you've been winning by 50 every night, it sort of takes something away"
Larry Bird, while thrilled with his Olympic gold, admits the Dream Team’s overwhelming dominance in the 1992 Olympics took ...
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"Larry sounds more like a coach when he starts to complain" - Michael Jordan on Coach Larry Bird claiming refs were biased towards Bulls in the 1998 playoffs
Michael Jordan came up with a witty response to Larry Bird’s claim that the referees were favoring the Bulls over the Pacers ...
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"I'm liked by my mom, that's all that matters" - Larry Bird had a great way of dealing with other people's opinions
I'm liked by my mom, that's all that matters." Larry stands out among NBA superstars for his remarkable ability to remain ...
Celtics legend Larry Bird reveals his pick for the player he’d most like to play with
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird has revealed the one player he wishes he could have shared the court with during his ...