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Prized Bull: Hinrich becomes favorite of Chicago fans, players.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Byline: Kevin Kaduk
CHICAGO _ The statue of Michael Jordan stands outside the United Center, a reminder that every future Bulls player will be held, perhaps unfairly, against a legendary measuring stick.
Inside the arena is a different story. From programs to hallway exhibits, Kirk Hinrich is quickly becoming the new face of the franchise.
In pregame festivities, amid lasers, spotlights and the night's biggest cheer, Hinrich is always the last to be introduced. In the team's advertising campaign, he shares time with team legend Norm Van Lier inside a barbershop. Together, they advise fans to stay loyal. "Through Thick and Thin'' is this year's ...
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- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) July 18, 2006 700+ words
...summer or in 2008 just because Hinrich is playing for the U.S...disappointing 2004 Olympics, said Hinrich was among those most strongly...player. In 1992 they had Michael (Jordan) in his prime, but other...That's why a player like Hinrich was so important to the current...
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- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) April 27, 2005 700+ words
...by the starters, and Kirk Hinrich took over after the break...obvious. They picked us up." Hinrich scored 25 of his career...quarter, which is three off Michael Jordan's franchise record of 24...to 107-101. Fittingly, Hinrich answered 17 seconds later...
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- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) April 27, 2005 700+ words
...filled first half. Kirk Hinrich took over after the break...obvious: They picked us up." Hinrich scored 25 of his career...quarter points were three shy of Michael Jordan's franchise playoff record...to 107-101. Fittingly, Hinrich answered 17 seconds later...
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- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) February 23, 2004 700+ words
...example of his leadership. Hinrich's response _ 15 points in...or be scared of anybody," Hinrich said of his scrap with Watson...nothing to be scared of." Hinrich spoke with a fat lip that...There were a couple here (Michael Jordan and Pippen) who were too...