On March 26th, 1979: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird squared off for the first time

On March 26th, 1979: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird squared off for the first time in the NCAA Championship. Magic's Michigan State team defeated Bird's undefeated Indiana State 75-64 as Magic out scored Bird 24-19. The game remains the most watched college basketball game in television history. by basketball.history
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