Larry Bird’s second wife, Dinah Mattingly, entered his life during their time at Indiana State University in the late 1970s.
Basketball icon Larry Bird found love again and married Dinah Mattingly, his second wife, with whom he had a successful relationship spanning over three decades. Bird and Mattingly first met at Indiana State University in the late 1970s during a crucial period in Bird’s basketball career. Their friendship gradually evolved into a romantic relationship, culminating in their marriage in October 1989, according to ESPN.
The couple expanded their family by adopting two children, Connor and Mariah Bird. Larry Bird also has a daughter named Corrie Bird from his previous marriage to Janet Condra, whom he married in 1975 at the age of 19.
Throughout Larry Bird’s storied career in basketball, coaching, and NBA executive roles, Dinah Mattingly has been a steadfast source of support. Their marriage has endured for more than 35 years, marking a significant chapter in Bird’s personal life alongside his achievements on the court.
