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Name: When the game was ours
Author: Bird, Larry

When the Game Was Ours traces the legendary rivalry between Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, revealing the personal and competitive forces that shaped 1980s basketball. Drawing on unprecedented first‑hand detail, Bird’s memoir provides an intimate look at the players’ strategies, motivations, and the cultural impact of their battles on the court.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography

Authors: Bird, Larry

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