Bring home your own exclusive display featuring signatures from basketball legends Larry Bird and Red Auerbach, elegantly framed for display.
Bio:
Larry Bird is a former American professional basketball player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Born on December 7, 1956, in West Baden Springs, Indiana, Bird played college basketball at Indiana State University, leading the team to the NCAA championship game in 1979. He was selected by the Celtics with the sixth overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. Bird spent his entire 13-year NBA career with the Celtics, where he won three NBA championships (1981, 1984, 1986) and earned numerous accolades, including three NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards (1984, 1985, 1986). Known for his exceptional shooting, passing, and basketball IQ, Bird was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a member of the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team. After retiring as a player, Bird transitioned to coaching and front office roles, serving as head coach of the Pacers and later as the team's President of Basketball Operations. He is widely respected for his impact on the game of basketball both as a player and as an executive.
Arnold "Red" Auerbach was an American basketball coach and executive, best known for his legendary tenure as the head coach and general manager of the Boston Celtics. Born on September 20, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York, Auerbach played a pivotal role in shaping the Celtics into one of the most successful franchises in NBA history. As head coach from 1950 to 1966, Auerbach led the Celtics to nine NBA championships, including eight consecutive titles from 1959 to 1966, a feat unmatched in NBA history. He was known for his innovative coaching strategies, emphasis on team play, and ability to motivate his players to perform at their best. Auerbach's influence extended beyond the sidelines, as he also served as the Celtics' general manager, orchestrating numerous trades and draft selections that helped maintain the team's success. His impact on the game of basketball earned him widespread recognition, including induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as both a coach and an executive. Auerbach passed away on October 28, 2006, but his legacy continues to resonate throughout the NBA.