Author Keith O’Brien discusses his new book Heartland, which tells the remarkable story of Larry Bird’s rise and the historic 1979 NCAA championship.

Before the championships. Before the mythology. Before Larry Bird became "Larry Legend," he was a kid from French Lick, ...

Larry Bird is re-imagined right in the heart of Terre Haute. The Larry Bird Museum allows visitors to see memorabilia and ...

An excerpt from the new biography Heartland reveals why Bird left Indiana University after just a few weeks, and the family ...

In a town better known for mineral springs and historic resorts, basketball greatness quietly began in a simple driveway.

“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 ...

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.

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