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"He would hobble into the gym on his walking casts to shoot baskets" - Larry Bird's high school coach on the origin of his work ethic
Larry Bird worked on his game even with a broken foot, showing unmatched dedication to basketball even in high school.
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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”
A child experiencing the loss of a parent is undeniably challenging. During his high school years, Larry Bird encountered this tragic reality in a most distressing manner when his father committed ...
'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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Plain and simple, Bird one of the best
Larry Bird, who called himself "a hick from French ... 21 rebounds and four assists as a senior for Springs Valley High School, he earned a scholarship to Indiana. But the 17-year-old found ...