Videos of the Day: Happy Birthday Larry Legend

In honor of Larry Bird turning 60 today, it’s nothing but Legend clips for our readers. I’m going to post what are some of my favorite Bird memories, and be sure to let us know yours in the comments section.

First up, Bird’s gutsy and never say die comeback after cracking his noggin on the Garden floor in the 1991 playoffs. Larry was also suffering from immense back pain that day as the video explains. Today’s players, most of them anyways, would have been on the bench in a suit-but not Larry.

Next up, a compilation video of Larry averaging 15 points, 15 rebounds & 7 assists in the 1981 NBA Finals. Cedric Maxwell (17, 9 & 2) was named MVP of those Finals, but it’s plain to see that Bird could have easily won it himself.

“THIS PLACE IS GOING CRAAAZY!” That’s what Johnny Most exclaimed screamed in G5 of the 1985 ECS vs DET when Bird made a steal, then tossed a perfect pass to DJ for the layup. Larry would finish with 37 points, 9 rebounds & 9 assists and the Celtics were headed to the Finals again.

Then I present Larry’s career high in scoring when he dropped 60 points and shot 61% on the Atlanta Hawks in 1985.

Finally, check out Larry’s top 10 game winners as compiled by YouTube user MM. Happy Birthday Legend…
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