#30: Lifelong Loyalty to Indiana

Despite playing his entire NBA career in Boston, Larry Bird never severed his connection to Indiana. He returned often—whether to relax, give back to the community, or help with Pacers operations. Bird has always considered Indiana home; his deep loyalty to the state that raised him is well-known.

From supporting local causes to keeping a low-key presence in French Lick and Terre Haute, his Hoosier identity runs deep. Indiana didn’t just make Larry Bird; he never stopped carrying it. For locals, he isn’t just a legend—he’s their legend, and they claim him with deep pride.