Drive: The Story of My Life by Larry Bird | 1989 First Edition Hardcover | Foreword by Magic Johnson

Drive: The Story of My Life

by Larry Bird with Bob Ryan — First Edition, 1989 (Doubleday)

Basketball legend Larry Bird opens up in this deeply personal and candid autobiography — a must-have for Celtics fans and basketball historians alike.

With a foreword by Magic Johnson, Bird recounts his journey from humble beginnings in French Lick, Indiana, through college setbacks, to becoming one of the greatest players in NBA history. Along the way, he discusses the Celtics–Lakers rivalry, his friendship and fierce competition with Magic, and the pain and triumphs that defined his Hall of Fame career.

Unlike many sports memoirs, Drive goes beyond stats and trophies — it explores Bird’s emotional battles, his father’s suicide, his work ethic, and the mental toughness that made him a three-time NBA MVP and three-time world champion.

This is a true first edition, confirmed by the statement “First Edition – November 1989”, with the $18.95 U.S. jacket price intact.

• Publisher: Doubleday, New York (1989)
• ISBN: 0-385-24921-7
• Edition: First Edition / First Printing
• Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
• Condition: Near Fine — tight binding, crisp pages, clean jacket with light gloss wear
• Pages: 256
• Foreword: Magic Johnson
• Notable Feature: Early collaboration with Boston Globe writer Bob Ryan, offering rare insight from two basketball storytellers

An essential collectible for fans of the Boston Celtics, Magic Johnson, or the golden age of the NBA.