Larry Bird

Quick Facts

Full Name	Larry Bird
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 7, 1956(1956-12-07)
Age	68
Birthplace	West Baden Springs
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Larry Bird Biography

Larry Bird is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on December 7, 1956 in West Baden Springs, Indiana, United States. Boston Celtics forward known as “Larry the Legend,” who won three NBA MVP awards, three NBA Championships, and played in 12 All-Star games. He is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history.

He won 3 NBA championships playing alongside Robert Parish on the Celtics.

Bird received a scholarship to play college basketball for Indiana University in 1974. After less than a month on campus he dropped out of school, finding the adjustment between his small hometown and the large student population of Bloomington to be overwhelming. He returned to French Lick, enrolling at Northwood Institute (now Northwood University) in nearby West Baden, and working municipal jobs for a year before enrolling at Indiana State University in Terre Haute in 1975. He had a successful three-year career with the Sycamores, helping them reach the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history with a 33-0 record where they played the 1979 championship game against Michigan State. Indiana State lost the game 75–64, with Bird scoring 19 points but making only 7 of 21 shots. The game achieved the highest ever television rating for a college basketball game, in large part because of the matchup between Bird and Spartans’ point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a rivalry that lasted throughout their professional careers. Despite failing to win the championship, Bird earned numerous year-end awards and honors for his outstanding play, including the Naismith College Player of the Year Award. For his college career, he averaged 30.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, leading the Sycamores to an 81–13 record during his tenure. Bird also appeared in one game for the baseball team, going 1-for-2 with 2 RBI. He graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education.

In 1975, Bird married Janet Condra. They remained married for less than a year. Following an attempted reconciliation, Bird and Condra had a daughter, Corrie, in 1977.

He married his high school sweetheart Janet Condra after enrolling at Indiana State, but then divorced her before going to the pros. He then married Dinah Mattingly in 1989 and he has three children, a pair of daughters named Corrie and Mariah and a son named Connor.

Larry Bird Net Worth

Larry Bird is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Larry Bird 's net worth $75 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He became the all-time leading scorer at Springs Valley High School in Indiana before his college basketball career at Indiana State, where he was named national player of the year in 1979.

After retiring from the NBA, he became the president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers.

Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed “The Hick from French Lick”, Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Larry Bird height 6 ft 9 in Larry weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Larry Bird Dating?

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Before the 1980–81 season, the Celtics selected forward Kevin McHale in the draft and acquired center Robert Parish from the Golden State Warriors, forming a Hall of Fame trio for years to come; the frontcourt of Bird, McHale, and Parish is regarded as one of the greatest frontcourts in NBA history. Behind Bird’s leadership and Boston’s upgraded roster, the Celtics again advanced to the Conference Finals for a rematch with the 76ers. Boston fell behind 3–1 to start the series but won the next three games to advance to the Finals against the Houston Rockets, winning in six games and earning Bird his first championship. He averaged 21.9 points, 14 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 2.3 steals per game for the postseason and 15.3 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 7 assists per game for the Finals but lost out on the Finals MVP Award to teammate Cedric Maxwell.

Facts & Trivia

Larry Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Larry Bird celebrates birthday on December 7 of every year.

At the 1982 All-Star Game, Bird scored 19 points en route to winning the All- Star Game MVP Award. At the conclusion of the season, he earned his first All- Defensive Team selection. He eventually finished runner-up in Most Valuable Player Award voting to Moses Malone. In the Conference Finals, the Celtics faced the 76ers for the third consecutive year, losing in seven games. Boston’s misfortunes continued into the next season, with Bird again finishing second in MVP voting to Malone and the team losing in the Conference Semifinals to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Top Facts about Larry Bird

1. Larry Bird is a retired American basketball player.
2. He was born on December 7, 1956 in West Baden Springs, Indiana.
3. Bird played for the Boston Celtics from 1979 to 1992.
4. He won three NBA championships with the Celtics (1981, 1984, and 1986).
5. Bird was a twelve-time NBA All-Star and won three consecutive MVP awards (1984-86).
6. He was also named to the All-NBA First Team nine times.
7. Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
8. After retiring as a player, he became head coach of the Indiana Pacers in 1997.
9. In his first year as coach, he led the Pacers to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 1994.
10. Bird later served as President of Basketball Operations for the Pacers from 2003 to 2012.

What was Larry Bird's weakness?

During his career Bird’s weakness was his defensive ability. He was consistently beat off the dribble by opposing players and because of this was always matched up against the other teams’ worst offensive player.

What disease did Larry Bird have?

Bird, who has an enlarged heart, was diagnosed in 1995 with atrial fibrillation , an abnormal heartbeat resulting from electrical signals being generated chaotically throughout the heart’s upper chambers.

Why did Larry Bird retire early?

After leading the Celtics to a 29–5 start to the 1990–91 season, Bird missed 22 games due to a compressed nerve root in his back , a condition that eventually led to his retirement.

What does Larry Bird do now?

Bird, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998, is still on the Pacers’ payroll as the advisor to the president of basketball operations. He averaged 24.3 points, 10 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game in 13 seasons with the Celtics.

How much did Larry Bird make in his career?

He is most famous for being a member of the Boston Celtics from 1979 to 1992, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. During his career, he earned $26 million in salary. After retiring from the NBA, Larry embarked on what has become a highly successful business career.