1978

Bird was drafted with the 6th overall selection in the 1978 NBA Draft and spent junior Larry Bird's entire career with the Boston Celtics.

1979

Then came 1979 when the Celtics drafted a rookie named Larry Bird.

by the Boston Celtics

In 1978, the Boston Celtics drafted Larry Bird and the 401(k) came to life with the Revenue Act.

Dave Cowens who went on to lead the team to three championships in 1981, 1984, and 1986

Dave Cowens drafted Larry Bird in 1979, who went on to lead the team to three championships in 1981, 1984, and 1986.

1961

Bird was drafted in 1961 by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League and the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League, though James Calvin Bird did not play for either team.

in 2017

Bird, drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2017, originally was charged with assault and battery on a household or family member, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, and strangulation or suffocation.

1965

The Minnesota Twins selected Larry in the second round in 1965, but Larry did not sign.

After graduating from from San Joaquin Memorial High School in 1964 into the United States Army where Larry served two tours in Vietnam in the 1st Air Cavalry and

After graduating from from San Joaquin Memorial High School in 1964, Larry was drafted into the United States Army where Larry served two tours in Vietnam in the 1st Air Cavalry and the 82nd Airborne divisions.

in 1966

Larry worked for the State of Illinois, was drafted into the United States Army in 1966 and completed a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division.

With feats like those under Larry Bird's belt in the 1975 NBA Draft

With feats like those under Larry Bird's belt, Larry Bird was drafted fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 1975 NBA Draft.

in 1996

Larry Bird attended Georgetown University for two years and signed up for the draft in 1996.

into the United States Army

Larry was drafted to the United States army and served our country in Vietnam.

The 1980s Boston Celtics

The 1980s Boston Celtics drafted Larry Bird and the Lakers's Hall of Fame frontcourt partner Kevin McHale.

August of 1968

Larry was drafted into the United States Army in August of 1968.

in the ’80 draft

Larry Bird obtained the first pick in the ’80 draft after working out a compensation deal with the Detroit Pistons.

into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era achieving the rank of Sergeant

Larry was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965 during the Vietnam era achieving the rank of Sergeant.

by the Minneapolis Lakers , which later relocated to Los Angeles,

Larry Bird was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers, which later relocated to Los Angeles, as the 2nd overall pick of the first round in the 1960's Draft.

on January 24th, 1968

Larry was drafted into the Army on January 24th, 1968.

1952

Lary was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round, 34th overall pick, of the 1952 NFL Draft.

On July 30, 1968

On July 30, 1968, a mere five months after their wedding, Larry was drafted into the United States Army to serve in Vietnam.