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On this day: Larry Bird wins his 3rd MVP; Celtics trade Chuck Cooper

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Chuck Cooper was the first African American to be drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1950 NBA draft.

Cooper played four seasons with the team, averaging 6.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.

Larry Bird won his third straight MVP award in 1986 , joining Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to win the MVP award three seasons .

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