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Keith O'Brien on 'Heartland,' Larry Bird and the basketball career that almost wasn't

Apr 2, 2026 · 8m
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  • Keith O'Brien's 'Heartland' tells the story of Larry Bird's early career.
  • Bird briefly quit college basketball before returning to Indiana State.
  • The book covers his improbable rise to NBA stardom.

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Keith O'Brien
Keith O'Brien
British catholic cardinal (1938–2018) · 2 podcast appearances
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