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When Larry Bird was in high school, his father committed suicide: “My dad gave up on not only himself, but us kids”
However, after just one month in the Jersey of the Hoosiers, the young Bird returned home - partly to care for his family. His mother, Georgia, struggled to feed the children alone, and Larry ...
'Nothing impresses Mr. Bird': Player recalls nerves playing in front of Larry Bird during Pacers draft workout
The former Indiana Pacers coach and executive famously rarely changes his expression when watching potential NBA players.
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"Each player and their family would have their own table" - Larry Bird negotiated his endorsement deal to benefit his teammates
Even the other Celtics players took full advantage of Bird's arrangement ... and their family would have their own table," ...
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Plain and simple, Bird one of the best
Larry Bird, who called himself "a hick from French Lick," is anything but. He was one of those rare athletes who made everybody around him better. His uncanny passing, deadly shooting and ...