Larry Bird
Chronology
| 1956 | Born December 7 in West Baden, Indiana to Claude Joseph and Georgia (Kerns) Bird |
| 1971 | Begins playing basketball at Springs Valley High School in French Lick, Indiana |
| 1974 | Enters Indiana University, but departs before school begins |
| 1975 | Enters Indiana State University in Terre Haute |
| 1975 | Marries Janet Condra on November 8 |
| 1979 | Receives John Wooden Award as Collegiate Player of the Year from the Los Angeles Athletic Association |
| 1979 | Completes B.S. degree in physical education |
| 1979 | Signs contract with Boston Celtics |
| 1980 | Named NBA Rookie of the Year |
| 1984-86 | Named NBA Player of the Year |
| 1989 | Marries Dinah Mattingly on September 30 |
| 1992 | Retires as professional athlete |
| 1997 | Becomes coach of Indiana Pacers |
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