#hick from french lick

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How West Baden Springs Hotel Played into Basketball Shape for Larry Bird's Camp

[principiumindividuationis777]

Larry Joe Bird (1956-) remains the best forward ever, the best pure shooter ever, the greatest clutch player ever, and the best all-around offensive player in the history of basketball.

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Isiah probably thinking omgggg why am i the only one popping my Fucking pussy rn. i’m the only bitch serving cunt here 😭😭😭 omg 😭 i’m soooo embarrassed 😭😭

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2024 was surely a year of an embarrassing and somewhat baffling hyperfixation. But it got me thru an arguably rough year, so I'll be thankful for The Hick from French Lick, even if no one else is hahaha

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Larry Bird || NBA

The Hick from French Lick 🐦🏀

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Last Saturday we drove from our small town to another. Our town has one gas station. I remember when mom asked excitedly if I'd been in the new Casey's. "It's so nice she exclaimed proudly."

Lol the town we drove an hour to get to is a veritable metropolis in comparison, three gas stations maybe, but its pride is vested in its favorite son, known as the hick from French Lick - if you don't know, look it up. He played basketball so they named a street after him.

We went to French Lick to eat German food made by German immigrants who've not yet been in this country for twenty years. As we waited for the hostest to appear, I noticed diplomas proudly displayed. The diplomas were from Purdue, not the famous Hick's alma mater, no matter, I know the recipient's mother and know she's proud of her daughters. I've met the daughters too, since they've worked in the restaurant since they were teenagers. Terrific young persons to inspire pride.

Pride, the first deadly sin, so I've read. While I no longer live in fear a heavenly father will burn me for eternity if I don't surrender to him, according to my indoctrination as a child, I do believe there's good life lessons in the bible among the horrific misogyny, approval of slavery, torture, and rape.

Pride is attainable be anyone and treasured most by those who feel they have the least otherwise. Pride empowers us to think we are better - than someone. White America is desperate to believe it's better.

I continue to read about Jason Aldean, who I first remember because he sang a song about a green tractor. It was catchy. It did well and I'm sure he was proud.

I don't regularly listen to country music so Jason Aldean wasn't on my radar until it was reported he'd recorded a song and video about how big city problems better not visit small towns because he and others like him, in small towns, have guns handed down to them from granddaddies.

The dumbassery of this message is exceeded by its enthusiastic acceptance by a multitude of dumbasses. Dumbasses like most of my family, one of whom just posted she wished she could get a kick stand for her bike so it didn't lean left. Actually, kind of funny but she's not smart enough to think that up.

There's no reason to refute the stupidity of this song and video here because it's unlikely the dumbasses would see it and if they did, they are too committed to their prideful dumbassery to be moved.

Why mention it? I think these dumbasses are likely the end of us.

I do appreciate a pretty church once the dumbass congregants have gone home to brag about harassing immigrants on FB.

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My biggest 'born in the wrong era' regret is that I missed out on the Celtics 80's dynasty. Larry Bird may have been one of the weirdest looking dudes ever but The Hick from French Lick could ball.

[vickiabelson]

Today, we’re back - with 2x Grammy winner Laurence Juber of Wings—a nice way to catapult into 2025. Between the holidays and the LA fires, we've had a slow start, but with Laurence, that's all over now.

A music graduate of London’s Goldsmith’s College, Laurence was a featured guitar soloist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra before becoming established as a studio musician in the mid-70s. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartney’s Wings, with whom he won his first Grammy, Laurence, aka LJ, has recorded over two dozen solo albums. His latest release, A Day In My Life, is a collection of Beatles songs recorded at Abbey Road. His previous release, Select Blends,  is a virtually live album pulled from his over 250 livestream performances during the Covid lockdown.

His LJ Plays The Beatles was voted one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s all-time Top Ten albums. His solo arrangement of The Pink Panther Theme earned him a second Grammy, while his arrangement of Stand By Me was heard nationally in a Diamonds Are Forever commercial. Laurence's DVD-Audio project Guitar Noir (AIX Records) won a CES Demmy award for best audio.

Laurence has four guitar books in print. The latest is The Evolution of Fingerstyle Guitar, and his photo memoir, Guitar With Wings, chronicles his time with Paul. 

As a studio musician, he can be heard on recordings from artists as diverse as Harry Styles, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Seal, Belinda Carlisle, Ringo Starr, and the French chanteuse Sylvie Vartin, plus he's featured on the soundtracks to hundreds of TV shows such as Home Improvement and Happy Days, and movies including the academy award-winning Dirty Dancing, Good Will Hunting and Pocahontas.

Laurence co-composed the soundtrack of the award-winning video game Diablo III and scored the NBC Dateline documentary Children Of The Harvest. His music is also featured in the Ken Burns’ documentary The Tenth Inning.

With his wife Hope, he composed the score to A Very Brady Musical and the ever-popular Gilligan’s Island: The Musical.

He is the arranger for Part Of  The Plan, a musical featuring songs by Dan Fogelberg that was recently workshopped in London under the direction of Marc Bruni (director of Beautiful on Broadway.)

Even though Laurence was in Wings with two dear friends, Denny Seiwell and Steve Holley, and we have many other mutual friends, we've yet to meet. I so look forward to sitting down with this guitar virtuoso who shares acoustic and composing passions with someone else rather close. Fun! Welcome back, indeed.

Laurence Juber Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson 

Wednesday, 1/22/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET

Streaming Live on my Facebook

WednesDaily by Toni Vincent & @peter_and_paul_ Cartoons

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Chris Mack The Hick From French Lick T-Shirt

Pay homage to basketball greatness with our Chris Mack The Hick From French Lick Shirt, celebrating the legendary Larry Bird's impact on the Boston Celtics. Known as "The Hick from French Lick," Larry Bird's storied career includes three MVP awards, three NBA championships, and twelve NBA All-Star appearances—all while representing the Celtics with unmatched skill and dedication.

This The Hick From French Lick Shirt, endorsed by Chris Mack, underscores Bird's enduring legacy in basketball history and invites Celtics fans to celebrate their team's iconic figure. Whether you're at the game, watching from home, or simply honoring a basketball legend, wear it proudly and let Larry Bird's greatness shine through.

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"Ranking the 10 Greatest NBA Players of All Time"

Michael Jordan: The ultimate winner, Jordan conquered the playoffs like no other, racking up 6 titles and 6 Finals MVPs. He could score and defend like nobody else!

Bill Russell: The king of defense, Russell led the Celtics to a mind-blowing 11 championships! He grabbed more rebounds than anyone, ever.

Magic Johnson: Magic's dazzling passing and Finals success with the Lakers cemented his place as one of the all-time greats. He made basketball fun to watch!

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: The unstoppable "Skyhook" shot made Kareem the NBA's all-time leading scorer. He also won 6 championships and holds a bunch of other records.

Larry Bird: Bird's smart play, deadly shooting, and fierce competitiveness brought 3 titles to the Celtics. He was a real "hick from French Lick" legend!

LeBron James: King James is still adding to his trophy case, but his amazing all-around play and multiple MVP awards already secure his place among the greats.

Wilt Chamberlain: Wilt was a scoring machine! He once averaged 50 points per game, which is just crazy. He also won 2 championships and had some other wild stats.

Tim Duncan: The quiet leader, Duncan anchored the Spurs with his steady play and championship focus. He won 4 titles and was always a tough opponent.

Shaquille O'Neal: Shaq was a giant force in the paint! His unstoppable power and size helped him win 4 championships and dominate his era.

Hakeem Olajuwon: With his fancy footwork and "Dream Shake" moves, Hakeem was one of the best big men ever. He won 2 titles and showed off his skills against the best competition.

There you have it, the top 10 NBA players in simple terms! Each one brought something special to the game and left their mark on basketball history.

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#Boston #Celtics #NBA On at the present time: Boston Celtics, NBA legend Larry Chicken retires https://news247planet.com/?p=522492

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Isiah Thomas on how Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped save the NBA

Once, the NBA was very far from being the big deal it is today in terms of capturing the global hearts and minds of sports — never mind the advertising dollars that keep it afloat. Then a Hick From French Lick teamed with a Magic man from Michigan to save it. The story of how Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird and lifelong friend and rival Earvin “Magic” Johnson managed to launch interest in the…

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Larry Bird praised Bill Walton’s passing on his trade to the Boston Celtics

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Larry Bird praised Bill Walton’s passing on his trade to the Boston Celtics

Hall of Fame Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird made a name for himself as one of the better non-guard players in the NBA almost as soon as he got to the league. But it is less well known that the Hick From French Lick modeled his game after a teammate who also played outside of […]

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My dad asked me to look at some older baseball/NFL/marvel trading cards to see if they were worth anything. I organized them by what they were (sports or not sports) and while I didn't know anyone else other than MJ (obvy) we DID have a Larry Bird card and it immediately made me think of you. Now I know who Larry is :3

Haha that's great! Getting people to recognize the Hick from French Lick one person at a time