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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Think you know everything about Larry Bird? New book may stump even his biggest fans
The Story of Larry Bird's Indiana High School Basketball Days," tells the story of a legend in the early days, packed with details from Bird's time at Springs Valley High in French Lick when a ...
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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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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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"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 ...
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"Not until I got to the pros" - Larry Bird realized he could become one of the greatest after he came to the NBA
Larry Bird was not just talented but ... of the finest players to ever emerge from the state of Indiana. As "The Hick from French Lick" progressed through his basketball career, it was no surprise ...
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French Lick Resort in Indiana serves up vacation bliss even without storied mineral springs
Hot mineral springs inspired the establishment in 1845 of a pair of grand hotels in French Lick and West Baden Springs, now ...