You have probably already noticed that this is a second basketball page. Wondering why? Well I wil tell you. BECAUSE I LOVE IT! There is no sport, or any soprts combined that are as good as this one. However, this page is not going to be about me. Nope! it's about Larry Bird. Larry Bird is simply an amazing man. What I am planning to do, but haven't gotten around to yet, is to give you all the stats I can, some cool pics, and last but not least, a biblography. That wil take time so spare with me. Until then, please look around the rest of my site and then go to the homepage and sign the book.   This page is also very important to me because Larry bird is my father's favorite player. So Dad, this page os deticated to you. The Stats Are In Born: Larry Joe Bird - December 7, 1956 1979 College Player of the Year - Indiana State University 1979 June 8th signs with the Boston Celtics - 5 year $3.25 Million 1980 NBA Rookie of the Year 1980 - 92 (12) time NBA All Star 1982 NBA All Star Game MVP 1981 - 86 (3) NBA World Championship 1984 NBA Playoff MVP 1984 - 86 (3) time NBA MVP 1985 Scores 60 Points vs. Atlanta 1986 NBA Playoff MVP 1986 - 88 3 Point King - NBA All-Star Weekend 1987 "Bird Steals the Ball" 1990 71 Consecutive Free Throws - ended on Feb.13, '90 1990 20,000 Points 1992 Co-Captain, The Dream Team 1992 Retires - Announced August 22, 1992 from French Lick, IN.
Birthdate: December 7, 1956 Birthplace: West Baden, Indiana High School: Springs Valley High School College: Indiana State ‘79 Height: 6' 9" Weight: 220 lbs. NBA Experience: 13 Years Biography Larry Bird grew up in French Lick, Indiana. He was introduced to basketball by his older brothers, Mike and Mark. Larry practiced basketball every day for hours because he loved the game. Once, in high school, he hit two free throws to win the game. From then on, he dedicated himself to being the best basketball player he could be. Suddenly, all of his practicing started to pay off. Soon, recruiters began to flock to French Lick. After deciding to go to Indiana University, he hitch-hiked home after only twenty-four days. He worked for about a year with the sanitation crew in French Lick, then decided to attend Northwood Institute. He practiced with them briefly, then left due to lack of competition. He later went to I.S.U. to play for Bob King, who later suffered a stroke. This left assistant coaches Bill Hodges taking over on the sidelines. In the '78-'79 season, Bird led his Sycamores to the championship game where they were defeated by soon-to-be rival Magic Johnson and the Michigan State Spartans. It was the end of the Sycamores' great season, but only the start of Larry's great career. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in '79 to repair the flaws of the Celtic team. He played with them until 1992. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame a few years later. He now coaches the Indiana Pacers. Larry Bird is a true basketball legend and role model. He defines the way the game should be played. His drive, determination, and desire to win are propelling the Pacer team to great heights.  Those were the days... CHECK THIS OUT! Bird gives a wicked cool interview talking about what he wants and expects from is players! Tt kicks ass!   
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