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Larry bird choking dr j julius erving celtics sixers tshirt etsy. In 1983, electronic arts produced julius erving larry bird oneonone, the forerunner of nba live and all the other sports video games. Aug 27, 2014 bavetta, 74, said in a recent interview with s hang time blog that a nov. Basketball player larry bird grit and discipline helped him. May 03, 2018 julius erving breaks down his legendary fight with larry bird. Over the course of his year hall of fame career, the sharpshooting forward led. When it comes to trash talking, larry bird is generally considered the greatest of all time. Philadelphia 76ers julius erving, left, and boston celtics larry bird square off during a second half fight at the boston garden, nov. Based on all the terrific larry bird trashtalking stories, it felt safe to assume he directed an endless stream of insults at each of his opponents. Danny ainge on larry birds most powerful trashtalking. It remains potently strange that larry bird, threetime mvp and something like the sixthbest player of alltime, breezed through indiana, organized one of the best teams in the league, and then quietly walked away from a profession nobody knew he would be good at or even wanted to pursue in the first place.

Larry bird our winner here at the three point long distance shootout the year after bill ellis told the press that bird didnt have much to say this year. He has expectations of how his team is supposed to be intense and how the philadelphia crowd should respond to julius erving. A mint condition, black and white photograph found. After drawing an offensive foul, bird threw an elbow at erving, which the inquirers george. Of course, larry bird was a 12time nba allstar who scored over 21,000 points during his years as a celtic. Larry bird bos this one happened on a friday night early in the season and this one was so great simply because of who it involved. During the game, bird had continuously informed erving of their tallies with every chance he got to score. Teammate danny ainge would say years after the game, they forgot about larry bird.

The erving bird rivalry captured the publics imagination. If you want to know what the lakers thought of retiring alltime basketball superstar larry bird, its simple. Julius erving crushes the celtics after a rare larry bird choke at the free throw line duration. This one takes top spot because of the star power involved. He was the mentalist on the hardwood, two or three moves ahead of everyone else 5. Erving told the cbs this morning cohosts that it took two years to write the book and they finished about a year ago. Authentic autographs not reprinted two basketball hall of famers locked in a moment of intense competition. Instead, he played a final season at indiana state and led the sycamores to the ncaa title game. In 1978, he was selected by the boston celtics with the 6th overall pick in round but did not sign with the celtics.

Thanks mike harlow for blowing the 1985 title as devastating as it was to lose the 2010 finals, a big part, of why i wanted the celtics to win that series so much, was to. Just as julius erving had done the in the 1970s, being the dominant and most colorful player in the league, larry bird was gaining the same recognition and status in the 1980s. Top five brawls in nba history bleacher report latest. J opens up about his legendary fight with larry bird video. One of the most iconic basketball cards of alltime, a psa 10 copy. Oldskoolbball heres why larry bird is the best trash. The player controls basketball star julius erving or larry bird in a game of. High glossy photo comes in your choice of sizes 8x10, 11x14 and 16x20. J talks fighting larry bird, playing at rucker park, joel embiid and more. The infamous fight between larry bird and dr j, supposedly started because of bird continually repeating a single phrase repeatedly. Magic johnson, inspiring the early electronic arts video game one on one.

In fact, he said, larry bird didnt say anything particular to him to start off the fight. Investors business daily larry bird was a high school sophomore when he discovered how he wanted to spend. Larry joe bird born december 7, 1956 is an american former professional basketball player, former coach, and former executive who most recently served as president of basketball operations for the indiana pacers in the national basketball association nba. Five larry bird fights, including skirmishes with julius erving, kareem abdul jabbar, bill laimbeer and dennis rodman. Larry bird vs julius erving headtohead stats page 3.

Larry bird julius erving dr j boston celtics 76ers. Charles barkley and moses malone holding larry bird while julius irving wailed away at larry was tough to watch. Now, as we were reminded by kevin mchale on monday. Compare julius erving and larry bird careers through the years of your choosing. Larry bird, in full larry joe bird, born december 7, 1956, west baden, indiana, u. He said that the only thing that is left out of this book is that year in. If you enjoy reading autobiographies, then the book drive. They hated his trashtalking, hickfromfrenchlick celticgreen hide.

The 198081 topps larry bird and magic johnson rookie card which also has julius erving is probably the most notable exception. Two of the national basketball associations biggest stars, julius erving and larry bird, were each fined 7,500 yesterday for their part in a brawl during a game last friday night in boston. Retired nba ref dick bavetta recalls larry birdjulius erving. I remember the incident warmly, not because of the fight itself, but the way it all worked out.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bavetta, 74, said in a recent interview with s hang time blog that a nov. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It was the first time the two star players would face each other in a headtohead battle. Details about larry bird julius erving dr j boston. Apr 21, 2019 larry birds florida mansion how does larry bird make money. Yahoo sports nba insider michael lee sat down with hall of famer julius erving and discussed trash talk and how his legendary fight with larry bird came to be. Two of the national basketball associations biggest stars, julius erving and larry bird, were each fined 7,500 yesterday for their part in a.

Basketball icon larry bird won three mvp awards and three nba. It was expected to be a great battle between two undefeated teams, with larry bird and julius erving going headtohead. Oct 30, 2009 pick up a copy of jackie macmullans spectacular book on bird and magic johnson when the game was ours and check the index for the chelseas fight. The defending champion boston celtics hosted julius erving s philadelphia 76ers, and larry bird played a. The nba player details why hes still mad at the nba for fining him for the larry bird, dr. Ive watched this play a million times and you can clearly see bird break on the pass before thomas threw it. J and larry bird were two of the top three recognizable stars in the nba. Larry bird choking julius erving larry bird choking julius. Finallya book that tells the story of magic and larry from their vantage point. Larry bird vs julius erving headtohead stats comparing bird and erving as scorers its pretty damn close. The defending champion boston celtics hosted julius ervings philadelphia 76ers, and larry bird played a.

The box score for the brawl involving julius erving and larry bird, as well as other members of both teams, during an nba national basketball association game played on friday, november 9, 1984. When a fight breaks out, you grab one guy, barkley explained to simmons, who is very open about the fact that bird is his favorite player of all time. Nba 1981 larry bird boston celtics vs dr j julius erving 76ers 8 x 10 photo pic. Larry bird and magic johnson fight over the 1986 nba championship trophy the celtics. Larry bird vs lebron james book it funny nba memes, funny basketball memes, sport. The brearleys, who print their rare negatives in a garage in reading, mass. Over the past 35 years this private collection was assembled from. Sixers, celtics resume longtime playoff rivalry 6abc. Julius erving breaks down his legendary fight with larry bird. But as the daily news mark perner wrote, it was erving, with bird helpless while in the clutches of the two strongmen, landed three or four punches, with one hitting bird squarely in the beak.

Bird alone scored 42 points in just 30 minutes, while julius erving shot just 3for. I really enjoyed this book because basketball is easily my favorite sport, and i love filling my brain with more information about the game. We all knew whos going to win burn even precipitate a fight with julius irving by repeating a single phrase over and over the or the number of points. Larry bird career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. The story of my life by larry bird is a great option for you. This fight started after bird attempted to bully his way into the post and picked up an offensive foul. Larry joe bird born december 7, 1956 is an american former professional basketball player, coach and executive in the national basketball association nba. Erving matchup became arguably the top personal rivalry in the sport along with bird vs. Nov 14, 1984 two of the national basketball associations biggest stars, julius erving and larry bird, were each fined 7,500 yesterday for their part in a brawl during a game last friday night in boston.

Here are 10 of the best books written by nba players with the help of some of the best sports writers and journalists that any basketball fan should read to get a better understanding of the. Nov 05, 20 erving told the cbs this morning cohosts that it took two years to write the book and they finished about a year ago. Back in 1984, the rivalry between the boston celtics and philadelphia 76ers was at a feverpitch as back in those days both teams, with larry bird and julius erving, were actually good at the same time and in contention to win the nba championship now, as we were reminded by kevin mchale on monday, larry bird was one of the most notorious trashtalkers in the game back in the day. Larry bird basketball vintage sports magazines for sale ebay. Larry bird played basketball for indiana university for three years. Larry bird choking julius erving larry bird choking. Larry bird set for commodore 64 including package and manual. Larry bird would fight, talk trash, tell you where he would make his shot, and win against you duration. Larry bird julius erving dr j boston celtics 76ers 8x10 choke fight photo ebay. J and larry bird fight at the boston garden, boston celtics vs. The 5 best oncourt fights involving the sixers nbc.

Not only being a badass on the court with his skills, he had the confidence and swagger to talk a lot and back it up. Nicknamed the hick from french lick, bird is widely regarded as one. In his book of basketball, bill simmons said this fight, which as a kid he watched in person at the boston garden, on january 9, 1984, was like santa claus. Dr j was a monster slasher and finisher at the rim and he also got the to line more. What really ushered in a new era for the nba and its rating was lakersceltics and bird vs magic. The 6 best oncourt fights involving the sixers nbc sports. Sep 30, 2017 the fight was over quickly and so was the anger. When the game was ours larry bird, earvin johnson, jackie macmullan. The newspaper clipping also includes complete box scores for all other nba games played on november 9, 1984. When basketball players named larry bird and julius erving fight each other, everyone wonders what could have provoked them. Larry bird starred at indiana state university before joining the nbas boston celtics in 1979.

A mint condition, black and white photograph found in the archives of a private collection. The defending champion boston celtics hosted julius ervings philadelphia 76ers, and larry bird played a magnificent game scoring 42. J and larry bird holding each others necks, embiid said, referencing the fight between bird and erving during a regularseason game early in the 198485 season. The 10 best books written by nba players, from a fan whos. So, erving and bird did go head to head, literally. Jun 06, 2012 dr j and larry bird fight teamtriplicity. Larry bird was born in west baden, a small town next to french lick, indiana itself a small farming town with a population of 2,000. On november 9, 1984, at the height of the rivalry between the boston celtics and philadelphia 76ers, larry bird and julius erving dr. He was the fourth of six children born to joe and georgia bird. J on womanzing and having no justification for hitting. Julius erving talked about his benchclearing fight with.

An offseason trade with golden state which that many consider the most lopsided in nba history brought center robert parish and a future first. Larry bird vs julius erving headtohead stats we have to understand that one of the reasons the bird vs erving rivalry became downgraded in history is because of nba marketing. The full box score for the 76ersceltics game is on the third page. Larry bird vs julius erving headtohead stats page 2. Larry bird and dr j fight 76ers vs celtics youtube. Bird s standards extend beyond his expectations for himself. I had such great respect and admiration for larry that i really just felt like choking him. An image of larry bird and julius erving at each others throats.

J fought it out at the garden, 35 years ago today nbc sports boston. Magic johnson 231220 vs julius erving rock the baby dunk 1983 duration. Julius erving vs larry bird comparison nba comparisons. Larry bird vs julius erving headtohead stats originally posted by bizil when u look at doc and bird, doc is just as good of a scorer and a better defender. Pick up a copy of jackie macmullans spectacular book on bird and magic johnson when the game was ours and check the index for the chelseas fight. Man stabbed to death in bloody fight a block from bronx precinct. J fight live 11984 november 9, 1984 julius erving phi vs. J threw punches in a melee that saw moses malone, charles larry bird and dr. Larry bird the baddest man ever to shoot a basketball nba legends duration. Philadelphia 76ers watch video of rivalry with boston celtics. Over the past 35 years this private collection was assembled from copy negatives or original negatives obtained from many state historical.

Retired nba ref dick bavetta recalls larry birdjulius. Basketball player larry bird grit and discipline helped him lead championship teams. Larry bird, commonly known as one on one, is a 1983 computer basketball game written by eric hammond for the apple ii and published by electronic arts. The 6 best oncourt fights involving the sixers nbc. Click here to download the new myteams app by nbc sports. Erving insists in new memoir that i never hated larry.