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Larry Bird
Larry Bird was born on December 7, 1956 in West Baden Springs, Indiana. He won NBA Rookie of the Year the year he turned 23, and won his first NBA Championship the year he turned 25.
Larry Bird was born in 1956 and is currently 69 years old. Anyone born before 1956 is older than Larry.
Larry Bird is 69 years old in 2026, born on December 7, 1956 in West Baden Springs, Indiana (Sagittarius).
Larry Bird is 69 years old in 2026 and turns 70 on December 7, 2026. Larry Bird's age in every year ↓
Born
December 7, 1956
World pop. at birth
~2.8B
Larry's age
69
Your age
20
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Larry's Life Timeline
Larry Bird was born on December 7, 1956, in West Baden Springs, Indiana. He grew up in a small town and developed a passion for basketball at a young age. Bird faced challenges during his early life, including a difficult family background, but he persevered and became a standout player at Springs Valley High School.
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Bird's professional career began when he was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1978. He was 22 years old when he won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 1980, marking the start of a legendary career. Over the next decade, Bird led the Celtics to three NBA championships (1981, 1984, 1986) and was named the NBA Most Valuable Player three times (1984, 1985, 1986). His rivalry with Magic Johnson during the 1980s is credited with revitalizing the NBA and drawing significant attention to the sport.
After retiring from playing in 1992, Bird continued to influence basketball as a coach and executive. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. In his later life, Bird has remained involved in basketball, serving as a coach and president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers. His legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time endures, and he is celebrated for his contributions to the game.
Drafted by the Boston Celtics
Larry Bird was 22 years old when he was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 6th overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. This marked the beginning of his illustrious career in professional basketball.
Larry Bird turned 22 in 1978, the year he was drafted by the Boston Celtics. Are you older than Larry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won NBA Rookie of the Year
Larry Bird was 23 years old when he won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 1980. This recognition highlighted his immediate impact on the league and set the stage for his future successes.
Larry Bird turned 23 in 1979, the year he won NBA Rookie of the Year. Are you older than Larry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won his first NBA Championship
Larry Bird was 25 years old when he won his first NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 1981. This victory marked the beginning of his legacy as a champion in the league.
Larry Bird turned 25 in 1981, the year he won his first NBA Championship. Are you older than Larry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won his second NBA Championship
Larry Bird was 28 years old when he led the Celtics to their second NBA Championship in 1984. This championship solidified his status as one of the top players in the league.
Larry Bird turned 28 in 1984, the year he won his second NBA Championship. Are you older than Larry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won his third NBA Championship
Larry Bird was 30 years old when he won his third NBA Championship in 1986. This victory capped off a dominant period for the Celtics and Bird's career.
Larry Bird turned 30 in 1986, the year he won his third NBA Championship. Are you older than Larry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Named NBA Most Valuable Player for the third time
Larry Bird was 31 years old when he was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the third consecutive year in 1987. This achievement underscored his dominance in the league during the 1980s.
Larry Bird turned 31 in 1987, the year he was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the third time. Are you older than Larry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Retired from professional basketball
Larry Bird was 36 years old when he retired from professional basketball in 1992. His retirement marked the end of a storied playing career and the beginning of his next chapter in basketball.
Larry Bird turned 36 in 1992, the year he retired from professional basketball. Are you older than Larry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Larry Bird was 42 years old when he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. This honor recognized his exceptional contributions to the sport of basketball.
Larry Bird turned 42 in 1998, the year he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Are you older than Larry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Larry Bird in each year?
- 2026
- Larry Bird is 69 years old in 2026 and turns 70 on December 7, 2026.
- 1979
- Larry Bird was 22 at the start of 1979 and turned 23 on December 7, 1979. That year, he won NBA Rookie of the Year.
- 1981
- Larry Bird was 24 at the start of 1981 and turned 25 on December 7, 1981. That year, he won his first NBA Championship.
- 1984
- Larry Bird was 27 at the start of 1984 and turned 28 on December 7, 1984. That year, he won his second NBA Championship.
- 1986
- Larry Bird was 29 at the start of 1986 and turned 30 on December 7, 1986. That year, he won his third NBA Championship.
- 1987
- Larry Bird was 30 at the start of 1987 and turned 31 on December 7, 1987. That year, he was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the third time.
- 1998
- Larry Bird was 41 at the start of 1998 and turned 42 on December 7, 1998. That year, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Larry Bird's age in every year
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