Larry Bird

“Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds,” was quoted by the most famous NBA basketball player around Dubois County, Larry Bird (Top). The “three point king” did not always live the greatest life. In fact, the beginning of his life started rough. Even though Larry Bird may have had a rough childhood, he kept working hard and never gave up to become the person he is today. According the Salem Press, a publishing company, Larry Joe Bird came into this world on December 7, 1956 in the small town of French Lick, Indiana. Jack Kavanagh, author of Larry Bird, stated that Bird weighed 11 pounds 12 ounces and measured 23 inches long. He had Irish, Scottish, and Native American descent from his parents (15).…

Larry Bird was indisputably the best forward to ever play in the National Basketball Association. Larry Bird is full of drive, continually seeking his inner-goal which was to one day become a star player. Late nights on his small, cracked driveway in a small town plowed the prosperous way of life that he worked so hard to achieve. Shoving his way out of poverty, Bird left a legacy in the high-flying game of basketball. Born in West Baden, Indiana located outside French Lick, Indiana Bird was…

For many youth, recreation sport leagues give them a way to express themselves, release emotions, and keep them out of the streets and trouble. Across the United States, it is recorded that more than 2,000 recreation basketball leagues are open for youth to become apart of. The Boys and Girls Club of America serves as a great resource. Many notable persons grew up in the Boys and Girls Club. Earvin “Magic” Johnson is one that numerous adolescents look up to in the basketball world. Being that he…

Larry Bird "A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals." That was one of the famous quotes from Larry Bird. Larry Bird was born on December 7, 1956, in Baden Springs, Indiana. He attended Indiana State University and was Drafted by the Boston Celtics. He played 13 years in the NBA and went on to be a coach for the Indiana Pacers. I think that Larry Bird was the most admirable leader in…

Julius Winfield Erving III was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He was one of the very few players that changed the game. When he played he electrified the court giving him sense power making him seem like he can do anything on the court. Dr.j went up against some of the Nba’s greatest players like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Clyde Drexler and embarrassed them by dunking on them because of his ridiculous athleticism. While he was playing there was no one that could guard…

Larry Bird’s career started when he was in college when he was deciding whether or not to go to Indiana State Univ. or Indiana Univ. He picked Indiana State because he didn’t like all the hype in Indiana. In His senior year at Indiana he led the Sycamores (Indiana State) to the National Championship against Michigan State. On the other team there was also a superstar named Ervin “Magic” Johnson. It was the first time the two star forwards would match talent and wits, but it wouldn’t be the last.…

referred to as the first mainstream hip-hop song, had lyrics about basketball. “Rapper’s Delight” wasn’t only popular in the United States, but it was an international hit. It quickly spread to a number of countries. Big Bank Hank rapped, “I got a color TV so I can see the Knicks play basketball.” This set the foundation for the rest of the symbiotic relationship between hip-hop and basketball. People heard this and implicitly drew a connection between the two. During this time, the NBA featured…

Phil Tollestrup (born October 21, 1949)[1] is a former Olympic basketball player as a member of the Canadian national men's basketball team during the 1970s. Six feet, six inches tall forward, Tollestrup attributes the development of his basketball ability to his being able to practice on a daily basis both at his school gym, where his father was janitor, and at the local cultural centre, which has an open gym.[2] The native of Raymond, Alberta was later a member of his local basketball team…

In 1979, the NBA fanbase saw the game being played in a way never seen before. Earvin Johnson a renowned player of the Los Angeles Lakers, showed off his basketball skill for 12 years. Known for having high numbers in assists, Earvin Johnson, also known as “Magic”, had the ability to see where everyone was on the court, and make unexpected passes. Aside from his basketball career, Magic became a huge advocate of AIDS and HIV awareness, while also writing a book about safe sex. Throughout the…

Actor. Musician. Humanitarian. Entrepreneur. These are merely a few words used to describe, Yosiah Johnson (born January 23,1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio). Yosiah's love for entertainment began at a young age and was heavily influenced by greats like Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur and Martin Lawrence. Yosiah grew up in a single parent household which resulted in multiple relocations which forced him to grow up very quickly. Yosiah believes these circumstances helped him develop a very diverse,…