Nicknamed the "Hick from French Lick", Larry Bird was born on December 7, 1956, in West Baden, Indiana. His nickname resulted from the fact that he grew up in both West Baden and nearby French Lick. His family was poor throughout his childhood, and the little Larry spent considerable time living with his grandmother: so as lighten the economic pressure on his parents. His alcoholic father (Joe) committed suicide following a 1975 divorce from his wife, (Larry's mother). Larry learnt valuable … more
One thing about Larry Bird was that he was an extremely underrated passer. He loved the team concept and ball movement. Check out some of these highlights: