As the story goes, Larry Bird received a threat on his life in the middle of Game 5 of the 1984 Finals. Jones, the Boston Celtics head coach at the time, broke the news to his superstar, who then ...

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — You may know who Larry Bird is, and how he became a Hoosier legend. What you might not know, is what his life looked like before. Local historian and author Randy Mills ...

On the hardwood, he was the alpha and omega of the Boston Celtics squad that dominated the 1980s, leading the franchise to ...

"That kid is pretty good" - Larry Bird opened up about admiring Eminem and his music originally appeared on Basketball Network. As one of the greatest players of his time, the great Larry Bird ...

Today in Boston Celtics history, the team debuted their sensational new rookie drafted the summer before from Indiana State, the Hick from French Lick.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s rivalry is regarded as one of the best in basketball history. It all started in college when Johnson’s Michigan State team and Bird’s Indiana State team faced off in the ...

Unlike other aging veterans, Larry Bird was honest about himself when he entered the final season of his legendary NBA career. He knew he could still play at a high level, but the three-time MVP also ...

Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) on the bench against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images / RVR Photos-Imagn Images ...

Paul Pierce once praised Larry Bird not just for his legendary game, but for the cultural impact he had on basketball. Pierce ...

Larry Bird is widely seen as one of the best 10-15 NBA players of all time. That said, Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman once made a shocking statement (about Bird) when he did an interview with ...

The Vigo County Public Library will host a special program this weekend celebrating the life and success of basketball legend Larry Bird. The program will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in meeting rooms ...