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Larry Bird was 22 when he signed with the Boston Celtics on June 8, 1979. The Celtics had drafted him in 1978, but he finished his junior year season at Indiana State, which lost the NCAA finals game to Michigan State in March 1979.
Bird got his record 5-year $3.25 million contract partly because he could have been re-drafted in the 1979 draft, which took place on June 25, 1979. Later NBA rules prevented teams from drafting players who had not agreed to join the year's draft.
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How old are Larry Bird's children?
Larry Bird's children are: Corrie Bird Batson (first marriage), born August 14, 1977 Mariah Bird (adopted), born 1987 Conner Bird (adopted), born 1991
Did Bill Russell and Larry Bird play together?
No they did not. Although both players played their entire careers with the Boston Celtics, Larry Bird was only drafted ten years after Bill Russell retired. Russell played between 1956-69, while Bird played between 1979-92.
Does Larry bird own a NBA team?
Larry Bird does own the Celtics
How tall is Larry bird?
Larry bird was 6'9
Did Larry Bird complete his degree at ISU?
No Larry Bird graduated from Indiana State
