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Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Before he was a legend, he was known as the "Hick from French Lick." Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Earvin 'Magic' Johnson of Michigan State, and Larry Bird of Indiana State on March 25, 1979.
French Lick High School was established in 1909, and it consolidated in 1957. [14] French Lick had the "Red Devils" as a mascot, based on Pluto, the ruler of the underworld in Greek mythology. The school colors were red and white. Prior to the consolidation, French Lick and West Baden Springs high schools were athletic rivals. [15]
For sports fans in Boston and in tiny French Lick, Indiana, the number 33 is sacred.With a population of 1,800, French Lick is one of those places where everybody knows everybody. And there, 33 is ...
Hick is a surname or a nickname. Notable people with the name include: ... The Hick from French Lick (born 1956), Larry Bird, basketball player; Other uses.
King James or The Hick from French Lick. Air Jordan or The Chairman of the Boards. Magic Johnson or The Big Fundamental. Dr. J or The Mailman. In whatever form, he is the one in pursuit of the ...
Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is the only person in NBA history to be named Rookie of the Year , Most Valuable Player , Finals MVP , All-Star MVP , Coach of the Year , and Executive of the Year .
Brennan: The Hick from French Lick. Maddox: That’s the one. They famously played each other in the NCAA Championship in 1979 — Larry Bird at Indiana State and Magic Johnson at Michigan State.