A new book, 'As if by Magic' reveals little known details of Larry Bird's youth and his rise out of nowhere to become a star at Springs Valley High.

I always want to be the best. He’s, in my opinion, the best Celtic ever. He did it the right way, and he’s a great guy to chase in a sense.” ...

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

The Hick from French Lick (as the Indiana native was called) signed a historically large rookie contract ... This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: On this day: Larry Bird's No. 33 retired; ...

Larry Bird, who called himself "a hick from French Lick," is anything but. He was one of those rare athletes who made everybody around him better. His uncanny passing, deadly shooting and ...

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson can close the century knowing they resuscitated the pro game and gave new life to the college tournament. Bird, the fair-haired white shooter from the sticks of ...

One of Bird's signature moves comes from an old guy he played with as a kid at the French Lick Resort. The story of Larry Bird's upbringing in poverty, his parent's eventual divorce, his dad's ...