A Short Biography of
Larry Bird
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Larry Joe Bird, professionally known as Larry Bird, is a former American professional basketball player and coach.
DOB & Age
Born on 7 December, 1956, Larry Bird is currently 66 years old.
Parents
Larry Bird's parents were Claude Joseph "Joe" Bird and Georgia (née Kerns) Bird.
Height & Weight
Larry Bird is 6 feet, 9 inches (206 cm) tall, and he weighs around 220 pounds (100 kg).
Education
Larry Bird completed his high school education at Springs Valley High School in 1974.
Later, he attended Indiana University, but he left after one month and transferred to Indiana State University.
Professional Career
In 1978, Larry Bird started his career with the Boston Celtics. He was 6th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft.
He played his entire professional basketball career (13 NBA seasons) for the Boston Celtics.
In his 13 NBA seasons, he played 897 regular season games and 164 playoff games & scored 21,791 points.
He is 3x NBA champion (1981, 1984, & 1986) and retired from the NBA on August 18, 1992.
Marriage
Larry Bird married twice in his life. He 1st married Janet Condra (1975–76) and later Dinah Mattingly (1989).
Children
Larry Bird is the father of three children: two biological daughters and one adopted son.
Children
Corrie Bird (1977), Mariah Bird (1991, Adopted), and Connor Bird (1992, Adopted).
Net Worth
Larry Bird is a successful basketball player and has an estimated net worth of $75 million.
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