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 ...

Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird was one of the best sharpshooters in NBA history before the 3-point shot became as prevalent as it is in today's game. The Boston Celtics great is a three-time NBA ...

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 ...

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.

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.

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, looking to justify a bold midseason move that reshaped their roster. Cleveland entered the ...