Yes but only for a double-header in the spring following the Basketball run to the NCAA championship game. He played first base and around 2,500 fans showed up (usual crowd more like 200). There is a Baseball card with him in a Sycamore uniform (I have one sealed if I can find it) . He got at least one hit in the DH and played several innings. I am thinking it was vs. Ball State, but not sure about that?
Answer Larry Bird was recruited to play for Indiana Hoosiers under Bob Knight, however he left IU before the season began. He never played a game for IU. After leaving IU he soon transfered to a junior college and then to Indiana state.
Larry Bird first went to Indiana, then dropped out. He then went to Indiana State where he played basketball at.
Larry Bird attended Indiana State University. While Magic Johnson attended Michigan State University.
No, Larry Bird played his college ball at Indiana State University.
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No, Bird initially played for the University of Indiana before transferring to Indiana State.
Indiana University Bloomington was created in 1820.
Indiana State University was created in 1865.
Yes and No. He never played a game for Indiana University, but he was on the roster for 24 days before transferring to Indiana State University where he later led the team to the National Championship game against Magic Johnson-led Michigan State. He left because he was homesick and overwhelmed by the size of the school.
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