Keith O'Brien talks about his latest book, 'Heartland'
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National Public Radio
Weekend Edition
March 14, 2026
SCOTT SIMON, HOST:
You know, these days, if there's a talented high school basketball player in Croatia or Congo, recruiters'll find them and may sign them to a college career that lasts just a year - one and done - on their way to the pros, along with a multimillion dollar NIL, or Name, Image and Likeness deal - every moment passed along on social media.
Then there's the story of Larry Bird, one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Gave it up when he left Indiana University in 1974 to work on a garbage truck in his hometown of French Lick, Indiana. The story of his return and rise into sports history is told in Keith O'Brien's new book, "Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, And The Miracle Of Larry Bird."
Keith O'Brien, the bestselling author of "Charlie Hustle," "Outside Shot" and other books, joins us now. Thanks so much for being with us...
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