Today's item is Larry Bird's Boston Celtics road jersey he wore for his entire NBA career from 1979-92. Some might be surprised as to why I'd wear the green and white jersey because of my loyalty to other teams considered rivals, but it's all about the player on the back and Larry Bird is one of the true legends of the game.
Born on 7 December 1956 in French Lick, IN., Larry Bird played for the Indiana State Sycamores from 1976-79 and was drafted 6th overall by the Boston Celtics in his third collegiate year. Entering the league with another dynamic rookie, Earvin Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers, he would help save the league from flourishing by renewing the Celtics-Lakers rivalry and increase fan interest.
Fanning out as I usually do with my apparel, I just had to get the matching lid. This is a vintage snapback with an all green crown and visor.
NBA Career Highlights and Achievements:
Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team [1980]
3x MVP [1984 – 1986]
3x NBA Champion [1981, 1984, 1986]
2x Finals MVP [1984, 1986]
9x All-NBA First Team [1980 – 1988]
12x All-Star [1980 – 1988, 1990 – 1992]
All-Star Game MVP [1982]
3x 3-Point Shootout Champion [1986-88]
Jersey #33 retired by the Boston Celtics [1992]
Olympic Gold Medalist [1992]
Named to the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History [1996]
Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee [1998].
"I've got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end." - Larry Bird
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