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Larry Bird

Athlete · born December 7, 1956

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Larry Joe Bird 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.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~23Joined Boston Celtics1979
  2. ~24Received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award1980
  3. ~24Named All-NBA Team1980
  4. ~26Received the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award1982
  5. ~28Received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award1984
  6. ~28Received the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award1984
  7. ~42Received the NBA Coach of the Year Award1998

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