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Tough Larry Bird Quiz | 10 Questions | Sports

Questions about the one and only Larry Legend.

A multiple-choice quiz by tvballa13. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
tvballa13

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
177,743

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1562

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (5/10), Guest 170 (9/10), Guest 76 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which college did Larry play for? Hint

Indiana University

Indiana State

none

Illinois

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which High School did Larry go to? Hint

Everett

Lower Merion

Springs Valley

Laney

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which pick was Larry selected in the 1978 draft? Hint

fifth

first

sixth

third

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Question 4 of 10

4. Larry won the Rookie of the Year during his rookie season?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many NBA Championship's did Larry win during his career as a player? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many more games did Boston win in Bird's first year, than the Celtics' previous season? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In his rookie season Larry made the all-star game. How many all-star games did he voted to during his career? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1987-88 season, Larry had his highest scoring average. Which was his average? Hint

29.9

31.5

28.7

33.8

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Question 9 of 10

9. On which day was Larry Joe Bird born? Hint

December 7, 1955

December 7, 1956

January 17, 1955

December 15, 1955

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Question 10 of 10

10. Larry averaged a double-double throughout his NBA career?

True

False

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Nov 04 2024 : Guest 47: 5/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 170: 9/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 76: 10/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 170: 2/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which college did Larry play for?

Answer: Indiana State

He originally went to Indiana in 1974, but he didn't like the big University. He said he felt intimidated by the size. He later went on to play at Indiana State from 1976-79, breaking 30 records and leading them to the 1979 NCAA Championship game vs Michigan State, which was their only loss of the season.

2. Which High School did Larry go to?

Answer: Springs Valley

Larry went to Springs Valley High School in French Lick, Ind. He graduated in 1974. During his senior season he averaged 30 ppg and 17 rpg, and during one game he had 54 points and pulled down 38 rebounds.

3. Which pick was Larry selected in the 1978 draft?

Answer: sixth

Larry was drafted 6th overall in the 1978 draft by the Boston Celtics.

4. Larry won the Rookie of the Year during his rookie season?

Answer: True

Averaging 21.3 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 1.74 SPG, and 4.5 APG, Larry won the Rookie of the Year in the 1979-80 season.

5. How many NBA Championship's did Larry win during his career as a player?

Answer: 3

Larry won three championships with the Boston Celtics in 1981, 1984, and 1986. The 1986 Boston Celtic's team is said to be one of the best NBA teams of all-time.

6. How many more games did Boston win in Bird's first year, than the Celtics' previous season?

Answer: 32

In the 1979-80 season, the Celtics were 61-21, 32 more wins than the previous season. Unfortunately, they lost in the Eastern Conference Finals in five games to Philadelphia.

7. In his rookie season Larry made the all-star game. How many all-star games did he voted to during his career?

Answer: 12

He played 13 seasons for the Celtics from 1979-1992, and was an all-star 12 times. Larry was an all star from 1980-88, and then from 1990-92.

8. In the 1987-88 season, Larry had his highest scoring average. Which was his average?

Answer: 29.9

He averaged 29.9 PPG that season. His second highest scoring season was in the 1984-85 season, where he averaged 28.7 PPG.

9. On which day was Larry Joe Bird born?

Answer: December 7, 1956

Larry was born on December 7, 1956, in West Baden, Ind. His parents names are Joe and Georgia Bird.

10. Larry averaged a double-double throughout his NBA career?

Answer: True

He averaged 24.3 ppg and 10.0 rpg. He also averaged 6.3 apg and 1.73 steals per game.

Source: Author tvballa13

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