Why Celtics Hall of Famer Larry Bird had such an impact on the City of Boston

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Boston Celtics Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird left an indelible mark on the City of Boston. The Hick From French Lick loved his home state of Indiana, but as the man himself once said after winning a banner with Boston, French Lick was the only other place he would rather be.

And the love locals had for Larry Legend (and still have, right up to this day) has been evident almost from the moment he started suiting up for the Celtics all those years ago. Why did this basketball legend have such a profound impact on the local community that he played in?

The hosts of the CLNS Media "Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay!" podcast took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over. Check it out below!


If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Why Celtics icon Larry Bird had such an impact on the City of Boston

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