Larry Bird

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American basketball player and coach (born 1956)

Larry Joe Bird is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is the only person in NBA history to be named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.

Also known as...

Larry Joe Bird, Larry Legend, The Hick from French Lick, Kodak, The Great White Hope, and Mr. Wonderful

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Oscar Schmidt Passes Away

Basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Schmidt, the legendary Brazilian scorer, dies at 68 after a 15-year battle with cancer.

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Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68 The Independent — Apr 18, 01:27 AM
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Brazil basketball legend Oscar Schmidt dies at 68 ESPN — Apr 17, 21:42 PM
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Brazilian great Schmidt dies at 68 The Straits Times — Apr 17, 21:24 PM
Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68 AP News — Apr 17, 20:06 PM
Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68 Boston Globe — Apr 17, 22:35 PM
Basketball legend Oscar Schmidt passes away at 68 al.com — Apr 17, 22:23 PM