- Corrie Bird is an American healthcare manager and the biological daughter of former the basketball player, Larry Bird and his ex-wife, Janet Condra
- Her relationship with her father was affected due to his growing career
- She is married to Trent Theoplis Batson with whom she shares two children
Corrie Bird is one of Larry Bird’s three children. She was born to the Hall of Famer and NBA legend with his ex-wife, Janet Condra in their marriage that lasted only a year. Though she is not as famous as a father, Corrie is an American healthcare manager with many years of experience in the health sector.
At the moment, the 47-year-old is one of the three legal heirs to her father’s $75 million fortune and other valuable assets.
Biography of Larry Bird’s Daughter, Corrie Bird
Corrie Bird was born on August 14, 1977, in the United States to Larry Bird and Janet Condra. Her parents were childhood sweethearts and they got married at a young age leading to her birth.
At the time Corrie was born, her father’s career was just taking off. In 1978, a year after, Larry, her father was drafted into the NBA by the Boston Celtics. However, Larry’s growing career soon strained his marriage with Corrie’s mother, leading to their divorce a year after their marriage.
Corrie And Her Father’s Relationship
She and her father had a strained relationship. Aside from separating from her mother, her father was absent throughout her childhood as he was away pursuing his career.
While the absence made her and her mother close, it drove her and Larry apart.
Corrie told Oprah Winfrey how badly she wanted to have a relationship with her father. She even sent him letters to which he never replied. She became optimistic about their relationship after he moved closer to her. However, things didn’t change for Corrie, yet, she never stopped trying.
The celebrity daughter went as far as decorating her room with clippings, posters, and Celtics collectibles of Larry Bird. Her father admitted to his shortcomings as a father and wanted things to work out for them.
Her Father Once Denied Being Responsible For Her Pregnancy Till a Paternity Test was Conducted
Aside from staying away from his daughter to build his career, Larry’s negligence may also have come from his doubts about Corrie’s paternity. He finally accepted after they had a paternity test.
Accordingly, the former power forward also rejected the request for a $40 per week support. He later changed his heart, he agreed to set up an account for monthly support for his daughter until she reached 16.
Even without the paternity test, many believed that Corrie looks so much like her father.
She Has Three Other Siblings
Corrie is not the only daughter of her legendary father, she has two other siblings from her father’s second marriage to Dinah Mattingly.
After her parents separated, her father Larry Bird married Dinah Mattingly in 1989. They adopted two children Mariah Bird and Connor Bird.
Mariah Bird is a graduate of Boston University. She later attended Indiana University Bloomington where she earned a degree in Recreation majoring in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management. She currently works as an event manager for Pacers Sports and Entertainment. Corrie’s sister also serves as a manager of event activations and venues.
Mariah Bird has organized and implemented major events in the company for the past four years. she has not revealed much about herself but it is obvious she has continued to enjoy and live by her parent’s fortune.
Connor Bird is Corrie and Mariah’s only brother. In 2011, TMZ reported that Connor Bird was arrested for underage drinking and disorderly conduct. The police also added that Connor Bird went to his ex-girlfriend’s home and took her to a parking lot to talk things over but they eventually got into another fight. Police said he tried to hit her twice in his car. It was the person who witnessed the incident that took her to the police department.
At age 21, Larry Bird’s only son, Connor made it to the news after he got arrested at Indiana University by the Indianan University Police Department.
According to the reports, he allegedly tried to hit his ex-girlfriend with a car. He faced multiple preliminary charges including battery with injury, criminal mischief, intimidation with a deadly weapon, and possession of marijuana.
Her Marriage
Corrie Bird is married to Trent Theopolis Batson. Their wedding took place on May 17, 2008, at the White Chapel on the campus of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana. The couple had their wedding reception at the Rose Hulman dining hall.
She and Her Husband Have Two Children
Corrie and her husband have two children from their marriage of more than a decade. The couple welcomed their first child, Violet Marie Batson on June 18, 2012, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Five years later, their second child, Sebastian Grey Smith was born on April 20, 2017.
Also, she became a stepmother to her husband’s two kids Santana and Christian, from his previous relationship.
Corrie Bird is a Healthcare Manager
The Indiana native and mother of two works in the health sector as a manager. This is not surprising as she earned a degree in Business Administration from Indiana State University in 1999.
She chose the Healthline and soon added a master’s degree in Business Administration and Health care management Specialty. Her LinkedIn Profile showcases years of experience working in organizations such as;
- AP&S Clinic as manager
- Clay Community schools
- Putnam County Hospital as supervisor
- Saint Mary-of-the-woods College
- St Vincent Clay Hospital
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Corrie Bird’s Net Worth
Larry Bird’s daughter has not revealed her net worth. However, considering the fact that health care managers earn annual salaries ranging between $60 to $100 thousand, Corrie may be doing well.
Moreso, as a close member of Larry Bird’s family, she is a heairess to his $75 million net worth that he earned from his career as a basketball player and coach.
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