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- Autorius: Roxanne Mills
- Leidėjas: Blue River Press
- Metai: 2026
- Puslapiai: 128
- ISBN-10: 1681572370
- ISBN-13: 9781681572376
- Kalba: Anglų
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From the "Hick from French Lick" to "Larry Legend"--discover the inspiring story of basketball icon Larry Bird!Larry Bird's journey from an economically challenged upbringing in a small Midwestern town to the Basketball Hall of Fame is a truly inspiring tale. His story is one of hard work, mental toughness, and fierce competitive spirit.
Growing up as the shy younger brother of high school basketball star Mark Bird, Larry had to work hard to get noticed. At first, success didn't come easily. But during his junior year of high school, college teams began to take notice. Although he initially signed up to play for Indiana University, he never suited up for a game. Instead, he left and joined the Indiana State University Sycamores.
Drafted by the Boston Celtics, Bird would lead his team to five NBA Finals, winning three championships. In the decade before Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson set the basketball world on fire, helping transform the game and create one of the sport's most memorable rivalries.
Bird's impact extended beyond his playing career. He went on to coach his home-state Indiana Pacers, leading Reggie Miller and the team to the NBA Finals in his third season as Eastern Conference champions. He remains the only person to win an NBA MVP Award as a player, NBA Coach of the Year, and NBA Executive of the Year.
Inside this illustrated biography, readers will discover:
- A complete biography of Larry Bird, from his earliest days through 2026
- More than 50 illustrations bringing his life and basketball career to life
- A timeline highlighting important events in Bird's remarkable journey
- An index, glossary, and bibliography for further exploration
- An engaging introduction to one of basketball's greatest legends, ideal for readers in grades 5-8
From small-town Indiana to NBA greatness, Larry Bird's story shows how determination, hard work, and an unrelenting competitive spirit can take an athlete to the top.
- Autorius: Roxanne Mills
- Leidėjas: Blue River Press
- Metai: 2026
- Puslapiai: 128
- ISBN-10: 1681572370
- ISBN-13: 9781681572376
- Kalba: Anglų
From the "Hick from French Lick" to "Larry Legend"--discover the inspiring story of basketball icon Larry Bird!Larry Bird's journey from an economically challenged upbringing in a small Midwestern town to the Basketball Hall of Fame is a truly inspiring tale. His story is one of hard work, mental toughness, and fierce competitive spirit.
Growing up as the shy younger brother of high school basketball star Mark Bird, Larry had to work hard to get noticed. At first, success didn't come easily. But during his junior year of high school, college teams began to take notice. Although he initially signed up to play for Indiana University, he never suited up for a game. Instead, he left and joined the Indiana State University Sycamores.
Drafted by the Boston Celtics, Bird would lead his team to five NBA Finals, winning three championships. In the decade before Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson set the basketball world on fire, helping transform the game and create one of the sport's most memorable rivalries.
Bird's impact extended beyond his playing career. He went on to coach his home-state Indiana Pacers, leading Reggie Miller and the team to the NBA Finals in his third season as Eastern Conference champions. He remains the only person to win an NBA MVP Award as a player, NBA Coach of the Year, and NBA Executive of the Year.
Inside this illustrated biography, readers will discover:
- A complete biography of Larry Bird, from his earliest days through 2026
- More than 50 illustrations bringing his life and basketball career to life
- A timeline highlighting important events in Bird's remarkable journey
- An index, glossary, and bibliography for further exploration
- An engaging introduction to one of basketball's greatest legends, ideal for readers in grades 5-8
From small-town Indiana to NBA greatness, Larry Bird's story shows how determination, hard work, and an unrelenting competitive spirit can take an athlete to the top.
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