“ It's always good to be back here. » Larry Bird has just taken the stage to the applause of thousands of people to inaugurate the museum dedicated to him in Terre Haute, west of Indianapolis. This project has been in the works for years, with an inauguration initially planned for March 2022…
“ I have a little street named after me, I have a statue there and now a museum here. Thanks, Terre Haute, but I think that's enough for now. You can't imagine how much I respect this city and its people. “, says former Celtics legendjoking that this might be his last time in front of a microphone.
We recall that Terre Haute is none other than the city which is home to the Indiana State campus, where the legend shone during his university years.
“All I tried to do was follow in my brother’s footsteps and make the varsity team.”
In a nod to history, the ceremony took place a few days after the Celtics qualified for the NBA Finals to the detriment of the Pacers, a franchise of which the Indiana native was the coach and leader. A Pacers team of which he says “ very proud “. “ This is a very good team, and will only get bigger and better », he projects.
Larry Bird, 67, is equally proud of the museum. The new entity contains memorabilia from high school, college and the winger's NBA career, interactive exhibits and interviews with coaches, teammates and rivals. “ I think there's enough to keep everyone interested. »
The Hall of Famer says he never imagined having a museum named after him. “ All I tried to do was follow in my brother's footsteps and make the varsity team », formulates the man with one of the greatest records in history (3 titles, 3 MVPs, 12 All-Star selections…).
