Larry Bird is the latest to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge

Indiana Pacers president and Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird is the latest athlete to take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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Indiana Pacers president and Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird is the latest athlete to take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Bird responded to the challenge from George Hill, not realizing he, along with the rest of the Dream Team, was nominated by Michael Jordan earlier on Wednesday.

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The Hall-of-Famer nominated Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay to take the dive next.

GALLERY: RARE PHOTOS OF LARRY BIRD

Rare Photos of Larry Bird

Larry Bird and Indiana State cheerleaders

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In June 2012, Larry Bird stepped down as president of the Indiana Pacers. A month earlier, he was named the league's top GM and became the first person to win MVP, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. As Bird prepares for the next stage in his life, SI.com takes a look at some rare photos of "The Hick from French Lick," including this shot of him and the Indiana State cheerleaders.

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Bird goes to the basket as Rutgers' Kelvin Troy defends during a NIT quarterfinal game.

Larry Bird and Erskine Robinson

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The All-American draws a foul from West Texas State's Erskine Robinson during the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.

Alex Gilbert, Larry Bird and Carl Nicks

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Bird hugs teammates Alex Gilbert (left) and Carl Nicks after Indiana State beat Arkansas 73-71 to advance to the Final Four.

Larry Bird

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Bird takes a break on the bench during a home game. The Sycamores were undefeated and the No. 1 team in the nation at this point in Bird's senior season.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

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Bird and longtime rival Magic Johnson pose for a shot at the 1979 Final Four.

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

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Bird gives Johnson a helping hand during the NCAA Championship game in Salt Lake City.

Larry Bird and Bill Hodges

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Bird and his coach shake hands in front of the Adolph Rupp trophy. Bird earned the Player of the Year award, while Hodges took Coach of the Year honors after losing only one game -- the national championship -- all season.

Larry Bird and Fredbird

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The college basketball player of the year gets a hug from the St. Louis Cardinals mascot before a June game at Busch Stadium. Bird threw out the first pitch.

Larry Bird and Bob Wolf

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Less than two weeks after his Indiana State team fell to Michigan State in the national championship game, Bird takes in a Celtics game with his agent, Wolf.

Larry Bird and Red Auerbach

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Bird talks with Celtics general manager Red Auerbach before the start of his rookie camp. He would win Rookie of the Year honors after averaging 21.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.

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Bird wears a snazzy shirt to a dinner with Celtics brass.

Red Auerbach, Larry Bird and Bill Fitch

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Bird became the richest rookie in sports history when he signed a five-year, $3.25 million contract in 1979. To Bird's left is Celtics President Red Auerbach and to his right is head coach Bill Fitch.

Larry Bird and Cedric Maxwell

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Bird tosses a pass behind his back to Cedric Maxwell during a game against the Rockets.

Bill Russell and Larry Bird

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Bill Russell poses with Bird before a preseason game.

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Bird converts on a reverse layup during a game against the Pistons.

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Bird stretches before a game against the Knicks.

Larry Bird and Red Auerbach

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Bird and Celtics president Red Auerbach pose at the unveiling of a Leroy Nieman potrait of the Celtics star during his retirement ceremonies.

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Bird was featured on the cover of Frosted Mini-Wheats during the 1992 Olympics.

Red Auerbach, Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, Tom Heinsohn, John Havlicek

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Boston Celtics celebrating Red Auerbach's 75th birthday.

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The Pacers' coach poses for an SI cover shoot.

Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas and Donnie Walsh

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Bird stands with Pacers coach Isiah Thomas and CEO Donnie Walsh after being named president of basketball operations.

Jermaine O'Neal and Larry Bird

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Jermaine O'Neal talks with Bird after the announcement of O'Neal's new seven-year contract.

Reggie Miller and Larry Bird

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Reggie Miller greets Larry Bird during the Pacers' media day in Indianapolis.

Michael Phelps and Larry Bird

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Bird presents Michael Phelps with a team jersey at Conseco Fieldhouse. The No. 7 on the jersey represents the number of gold medals Phelps was expected to compete for in the 2004 Olympics.

Larry Bird and Ron Artest

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Bird poses with Ron Artest at an SI photo shoot for the 2005-06 NBA preview.

Larry Bird's Converse

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This is the Converse Weapon worn by Larry Bird during the 1986 season. It is on display at the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Bird helps gather food for needy families at the Indiana Pacers Academy.

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Bird shows off his guns during a pre-draft camp in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

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Magic Johnson and Larry Bird share a laugh at a news conference before the 2009 NCAA championship game between Michigan State and North Carolina.

Kevin Daniels, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Tug Coker

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Kevin Daniels and Tug Coker, who appeared as Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in the Broadway play Magic/Bird , take a curtain call with the two Hall of Famers during the play's opening night peformance.     

Stu Jackson and Larry Bird

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Stu Jackson presents Bird with the NBA Executive of the Year Award before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Pacers and Heat.

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