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.

As feared as the great Larry Bird was for his shotmaking skills and the impeccable timing of his makes, his sharp tongue and wit were just as deadly on the court. It certainly feels like anyone Larry ...

Keith O’Brien on Larry Bird: I just loved that story of that summer that Bird spends with that traveling band of all-stars in Europe. There are some other big names on that team, including future NBA ...

What surprised you the most when you looked back at how the press covered Larry Bird during those years? Keith O’Brien: That's a good question. I think the most surprising thing about the media ...

New book from Keith O’Brien shares the story of NBA legend Larry Bird’s unlikely rise in rural Indiana in the 1970s, the time period when Bird nearly slips away from the game, the miracle of his ...

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 ...

Good morning. The torrid Celtics’ weekend wipeout of the Lakers has brought a sense of swagger to the team that Larry Bird once led to championships. We talk with biographer Keith O’Brien about how ...