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Boston Celtics jersey history No. 33 - Larry Bird (1978-92)

The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball ...
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"We just bombarded Billy with the ball" - Larry Bird told his teammates to throw balls at legendary broadcaster Billy Packer ahead of 1979 NCAA Finals

Heading into the 1978-79 NCAA season, no one expected Indiana State to make it to the Final Four of March Madness, even though Larry Bird had elevated the college program to unprecedented heights with ...
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Larry Bird Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the life of NBA Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird. Personal Birth date: December 7, 1956 Birth place: West Baden, Indiana Birth name: Larry Joe Bird Father: Joe Bird Mother: Georgia ...
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'If you are going back to school, you've got to tell me' - Pacers coach told Larry Bird he won't draft him if he returns to Indiana State

The Indiana Pacers passed on the chance to land Larry Bird in the 1978 NBA Draft, but it turned out to be a big mistake. Bird ended up becoming one of the greatest players to ever play the game and ...