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Larry Bird

American basketball player and coach (born 1956)

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Larry Bird is an American basketball player and coach born in 1956 who became one of the sport's most accomplished figures. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history and has remained influential in the sport through his coaching and administrative roles.

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Born: 1956-12-07
Works: 12

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Acting · West Baden Springs, Indiana, USA

Larry Joe Bird is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, spearheading one of the NBA's most formidable frontcourts that included center Robert Parish and forward Kevin McHale. Due to chronic back problems, he retired as a player in 1992. Bird was…

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Utah in the ’70s — Himself (archival footage)2026
We Beat the Dream Team — Self2025
LEGEND: The Complete Story of Larry Bird — Archive Footage2025
Celtics City — Self2025
Basketball Stories: Indiana Glory — Larry Bird2024
The Luckiest Guy in the World — Self2023

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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" and "Larry Legend", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is the only person in NBA history to be named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.

Growing up in French Lick, Indiana, Bird was a local basketball star. Highly recruited, he initially signed to play college basketball for Indiana University Bloomington. However, he dropped out after one month and returned to French Lick to attend a local college. The next year, he attended Indiana State University, ultimately playing three years for the Sycamores. Bird was selected by the Boston Celtics as the sixth overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft after his second year at Indiana State, but he elected to stay in college for the 1978–79 season. He led Indiana State to an undefeated regular season and a berth in the national championship, where they faced Michigan State and Magic Johnson, a match-up which launched a career-long rivalry between the two players.