to the point that young Shaquille O'Neal thought it was luck. Related: Larry Bird was part of Mychal Thompson’s three rules of life: "Don't make Larry Bird mad" ...

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 ...

Sometimes, all the pieces in life fall perfectly into place ... However, one name rightfully stood in its own category—Larry Bird. Though only in his second season (as he was drafted in 1979 ...

I can't go back and relive the first five or six years of her life." Janet is Larry's high school sweetheart Janet Condra. The two married after Bird enrolled at Indiana State in 1975 and although ...

Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) prior to a game against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images / RVR Photos-Imagn ...

But had the Larry Legend of ... he would gain later in life, those time machine performances might never have taken place. Speaking to the great Jackie MacMullan, Bird shed light on that era ...

Bird's unique combination of skill, mental toughness, and confidence made him an icon in the sport. To this day, many NBA legends and fans still can't believe how "Larry Legend" did the incredible ...

What was it like being one of Larry Bird's teammates in the latter years of his time with the Boston Celtics? While The Hick From French Lick might not have been quite as athletic or deadly of a ...

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson can close the century knowing they resuscitated the pro game and gave new life to the college tournament. Bird, the fair-haired white shooter from the sticks of ...

The Tribune-Star Nov 10, 2013 Nov 10, 2013 Updated Dec 17, 2014 On a sunny, slightly windy Saturday morning, a countdown similar to what Larry Bird heard before he would swish a game-winning shot ...