Larry Bird: The Legend at 60
Sean MurphyIt's almost impossible to accept Larry Bird is 60 years old, today. Because, among other things (like mortality, inevitability), this means I'm definitely no longer an adolescent, watching his exploits…
Bird and Magic (Revisited)
1979. It's been so well documented, and remains such a touchstone (it is still the most widely watched NCAA final ever, which--considering the inconceivably successful hype college and pro sports…
Shipping Up To Boston
1984 was the last time it happened: Game 7 for all the marbles. Back then I was deeply invested; now, not so much. To put it mildly, my passion for…
Hot Fun in the Summertime, circa 1984
The clothesline heard 'round the world Twenty-five years ago. Long enough to officially make it a classic. But, of course, it was a classic even as it was being…
Bird and Magic
1979. It's been so well documented, and remains such a touchstone (it is still the most widely watched NCAA final ever, which--considering the inconceivably successful hype college and pro…