Larry Bird has one of the most unlikely paths to superstardom in the history of the National Basketball Association. On today's episode, New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien explains just how preposterous Bird's rise was. From southern Indiana nobody to legendary basketball icon, O'Brien lays it all out in his freshly-released book HEARTLAND: A FORGOTTEN PLACE, AN IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, AND THE MIRACLE OF LARRY BIRD.

Fellow best-selling author Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter ask O'Brien about the adventures he took to write his latest book, building trust with Larry Bird's inner circle as he familiarized himself with the tiny community of French Lick, Indiana firsthand. We also hear about Bird's wild journey from blue blood Indiana University to also-ran Indiana State, and the serendipitous events that led to his fabled 1979 NCAA Finals matchup against Magic Johnson and eventual NBA arrival with the Boston Celtics. #Volume

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Larry Bird has one of the most unlikely paths to superstardom in the history of the National Basketball Association. On today's episode, New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien explains just how preposterous Bird's rise was. From southern Indiana nobody to legendary basketball icon, O'Brien lays it all out in his freshly-released book HEARTLAND: A FORGOTTEN PLACE, AN IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, AND THE MIRACLE OF LARRY BIRD. Fellow best-selling author Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter ask O'Brien about the adventures he took to write his latest book, building trust with Larry Bird's inner circle as he familiarized himself with the tiny community of French Lick, Indiana firsthand. We also hear about Bird's wild journey from blue blood Indiana University to also-ran Indiana State, and the serendipitous events that led to his fabled 1979 NCAA Finals matchup against Magic Johnson and eventual NBA arrival with the Boston Celtics. #Volume
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Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter dig into all the spreads for every game, all NFL season long, as they narrow down their five best bets. During football season they share their NFL picks, moneyline parlays, totals, survivor pool picks and more. And during the offseason, Chad and Simon share what the wiseguys are saying, and help you get a leg up on the competition across a variety of sports. So whether you're filling out NFL pool picks with your friends, heading to Las Vegas, or just a fanatic for the NFL Draft, preseason, and the 24/7 football news cycle, make Sharp or Square your best bet all year 'round. 

 

Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter dig into all the spreads for every game, all NFL season long, as they narrow down their five best bets. During football season they share their NFL picks, moneyline parlays, totals, survivor pool picks and more. And during the offseason, Chad and Simon share what the wiseguys are saying, and help you get a leg up on the competition across a variety of sports. So whether you're filling out NFL pool picks with your friends, heading to Las Vegas, or just a fanatic for the NFL Draft, preseason, and the 24/7 football news cycle, make Sharp or Square your best bet all year 'round.&nbsp;
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Legend of Larry Bird: From Indiana State to NBA Glory with Keith O'Brien

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