Were it not for a string of unlikely events and minor miracles, the world might have never known a basketball legend.

When it comes to competitiveness that borders on maniacal, Boston Celtics icon Larry Bird ranks right up there with Michael Jordan. He took pride in competing every night, driven by a desire to prove ...

An excerpt from the new biography Heartland reveals why Bird left Indiana University after just a few weeks, and the family tragedy that threatened to change his path forever ...

“Heartland” by Keith O’Brien tells the story of Larry Bird and his amazing rise to college basketball superstar at Indiana State University. O’Brien will give a presentation on the book and his other ...