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Athlete
Larry Bird
Famoose for
Leading the Boston Celtics to three NBA championships.
NBA titles · MVP awards
- Born
- 7 December 1956
- Birthplace
- West Baden Springs, United States
More people
Larry Bird
Larry Bird is an American former basketball player whose shooting, passing and anticipation made him a defining figure of the 1980s.
Early life
Indiana
Grew up around French Lick.
College
Led Indiana State to the 1979 NCAA final.
Career
- 1979
Boston Celtics
Entered the NBA.
- 1980s
Championship years
Became central to Boston’s success.
- After retirement
Coaching and management
Worked with the Indiana Pacers.
Achievements
NBA titles
Won three championships.
MVP awards
Won three consecutive league MVPs.
Olympic gold
Played on the Dream Team.
Beyond basketball
Rivalry
His competition with Magic Johnson helped define an NBA era.
Leadership
Also received major recognition as a coach and executive.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Kurt Shimala. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
