Alright, so I got curious about Larry Bird’s family the other day. You know, the basketball legend? I wanted to see what his family tree looked like. So, I started digging around.
First, I tried to figure out his parents. I found out his mom’s name was Georgia Marie Bird. Turns out she passed away a while back from Lou Gehrig’s disease, which is really sad. She was only 66. She worked two jobs to support the family, which is pretty amazing. She was born back in 1930, in Indiana. It sounds like she had a tough life, but she did what she had to do to take care of her kids. Her maiden name was Kerns, by the way. She was of Irish, Scottish, and Native American descent, which is a cool mix. And from what I gather, she raised Larry and his siblings in French Lick. I mean, can you imagine growing up with Larry Bird as your brother?
Larry’s got a bunch of siblings, too – four brothers and a sister. I bet their house was always lively, growing up. I guess being poor when he was a kid really pushed him to succeed. He even said it still motivates him. That’s some serious drive.
Wives and Kids
Next, I looked into his wives and kids. Turns out, Larry’s been married twice. His first wife was Janet Condra. I couldn’t find a whole lot about her, but they were high school sweethearts. That is such a good story. They had a daughter together named Corrie.
Then, I found out about his current wife, Dinah Mattingly. They got hitched in 1989 and adopted two kids, Connor and Mariah. I tried to look up some more recent stuff about them, but it seems like they keep things pretty private, which is understandable.
- Corrie Bird: His daughter with Janet.
- Connor Bird: His adopted son with Dinah.
- Mariah Bird: His adopted daughter with Dinah.
So, that’s what I found out about Larry Bird’s family. It’s a pretty interesting mix of people, and it seems like they’ve all had their own unique journeys. From his hardworking mom to his high school sweetheart and his current wife, it’s a reminder that even legends have families and stories of their own.
