Driving through southern Indiana, we come upon French Lick, which is Larry Bird’s hometown.
This is where Larry Bird grew up. He shot baskets on this garage (on a previous version of backboard).Larry Bird bust at the recreation center.33 Brick Street is a restaurant, very much Larry Bird-themed. A lot of memorabilia inside. Trophy from Bird’s high school winning a tournament in 1973-1974 seasonBasketball autographed by the “Big 3”: Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parrish.Basketball autographed by (among others) John Havlicek, Kevin McHale and Bill Walton.Basketball autographed by legendary coach Bob Knight commemorating that last undefeated college basketball champions, Indiana in 1976.Bird’s college jersey.Bird’s Celtics warmup.Bird’s 1992 Dream Team Olympic jersey.French Lick depot.What is an old RF&P engine doing in French Lick Indiana?French Lick Winery for a tasting.The winery tasting was packed!West Baden Springs resort. Might be worth a re-visit someday!The grounds of West Baden Springs resort.Trolley goes from the resort to downtown French Lick.
