A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. The college basketball universe was centered on the University of Utah’s campus on March 26, 1979, as one of the most ...
Jackie MacMullan reveals how a failed book project spawned the definitive story of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson—the two men ...
Magic Johnson is one of the best players in NBA history. Before his legendary run with the Los Angeles Lakers, Johnson led Michigan State to the 1979 NCAA Championship over Larry Bird and Indiana ...
46 years ago, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had 35.1 million viewers witnessing history. That record still stands for the most-watched college championship game, and so does their bond. From being ...