This Week in Indiana History

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    December 3 – December 9


    Corky December 3, 1914 Edward “Corky” Cornelius, American jazz trumpeter (Benny Goodman; Gene Krupa), born in Cicero.

    December 3, 1968 Brendan Fraser American actor (Encino Man; The Mummy films; Gods and Monsters), born in Indianapolis.

    Fraser


    December 5, 1896 Marshall “Major” Taylor of Indianapolis won his first professional bicycle race. He soon became famous as a world-class cyclist who set records in distances from one-quarter mile through two miles.

    Taylor


    December 6, 1924 Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter died in Los Angeles when her automobile was struck by a streetcar. Her novels, poetry, and photography captured her love of outdoor Indiana. GSP

    Larry Bird December 7, 1956  Larry Bird American Basketball HOF forward, coach, executive, NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP, NBA  All Star, born in West Baden.

    Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in Monon.

    Monon

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    1.Where did Larry Bird play college basketball?

    2. How many NBA championships did Larry Bird win?

    3. How many times was Larry Bird named MVP of the NBA Finals?

    4. What year did Larry Bird win an Olympic God Medal?

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