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1979’s Magic Bird final changed basketball forever

The 1979 NCAA title game between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird turned two college stars into legends. Michigan State’s victory ...
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"We just bombarded Billy with the ball" - Larry Bird told his teammates to throw balls at legendary broadcaster Billy Packer ahead of 1979 NCAA Finals

Heading into the 1978-79 NCAA season, no one expected Indiana State to make it to the Final Four of March Madness, even though Larry Bird had elevated the college program to unprecedented heights with ...
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On This Day 47 Years Ago, One of Basketball’s Greatest Rivalries Was Born

View post: Lamine Yamal's Little Brother Adorably Wins His Own World Cup Final Magic Johnson’s Michigan State beat Larry Bird’s unbeaten Indiana State in 1979 NCAA final. The game remains the ...
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"We wouldn’t have all that history" - Larry Bird outlined the decision that almost prevented his rivalry with Magic Johnson

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird detailed how an early departure from Indiana State would have completely erased his historic ...