Anniversary: Bird's retirement

August, 18, 2010
8/18/10
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By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com
Eighteen years ago today, Celtics legend Larry Bird announced his retirement from basketball...

Dick Raphael/NBAE/Getty ImagesLarry Bird announces his retirement on Aug. 18, 1992 at the Boston Garden

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