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| 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 '78 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. |
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