Larry Bird and Indiana State cheerleaders
1977
In June 2012, Larry Bird stepped down as president of the Indiana Pacers. A month earlier, he was named the league's top GM and became the first person to win MVP, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. As Bird prepares for the next stage in his life, SI.com takes a look at some rare photos of "The Hick from French Lick," including this shot of him and the Indiana State cheerleaders.







