But before the sold-out arenas and the fame, Bird had to survive a brutal childhood in French Lick. His family of eight lived ...

Aside from his tremendous accolades, Bird's “blue-collar” work ethic and iconic trash talk made the Indiana native an ...

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird was known for his great passing and shooting, but one hidden side of his game is not ...

Unexpected pregame focus: Bird often looked at Bobby Orr’s retired No. 4 jersey in Boston Garden for motivation instead of the U.S. flag or Celtics banners. Cross-sport admiration: Despite never ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Award-winning author Keith O’Brien will release his new book, “Heartland,” on March 3, chronicling the early life and origin story of basketball legend Larry Bird. O’Brien is ...

Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt died Friday at age 68. Larry Bird was a long-time admirer and called him one of the greatest ever in a statement.

The story of basketball greats Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, whose paths crossed on collegiate and pro courts, is coming to Broadway. A musical on the two called "Magic/Bird could open as soon as ...

Grew up in the town of French Lick, Indiana. Nicknamed the “Hick from French Lick” and “Larry Legend.” Wore the number 33 on his basketball jersey in high school, college and with the Boston Celtics.

New York Times bestselling author Keith O'Brien spent weeks living in Indiana conducting over 200 hours of interviews and tracking down sources who had never spoken publicly about Larry Bird before.