Larry Bird's Early Career Struggles and Family Tragedy

An excerpt from a new biography reveals how NBA legend Larry Bird nearly abandoned his basketball career after leaving Indiana University due to a family tragedy.

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Larry Bird Is One of the NBA’s All-Time Greats. He Nearly Threw It All Away

An excerpt from the new biography Heartland reveals why Bird left Indiana University after just a few weeks, and the family tragedy that threatened to change his path forever

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Larry Bird's Early Career Struggles and Family Tragedy

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Larry Bird Is One of the NBA’s All-Time Greats. He Nearly Threw It All Away

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