Earlier in the week, we mentioned that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is finally getting a statue outside of Staples Center for all that he did as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Now it’s Larry Bird’s turn, as he’ll be honored at his former school Indiana State University. Larry left school in 1979, but better late then never, right?
Indiana State is moving ahead with plans for a 15-foot bronze statue honoring Larry Bird for his playing days with the Sycamores.thehoop
A statue has been discussed for several years, but officials now expect to dedicate it in the fall of 2013 at the school’s Hulman Center arena, the Tribune-Star of Terre Haute reported Tuesday.
Sculptor Bill Wolfe said he wants to make sure Bird’s statue is taller than those of Magic Johnson, whose Michigan State team beat Bird’s Indiana State team in the 1979 NCAA championship game.
‘‘I don’t have anything against Magic,’’ Wolfe said.
‘‘Larry is just better,’’ Wolfe then said in unison with Jack Fox, director of development for the Indiana State University Foundation.
Source: boston.com
