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In 1973, John Wooden became the first person to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach. By 2010, the year of his death at the age of 99, he had become something of a living legend. Continually beloved by his players, with awards and athletic facilities named in his honor and his philosophies immortalized, the legacy of Coach Wooden was apparent well before his passing. This commemorative portrait of a marvelous individual reintroduces the players he coached, his many accomplishments on and off the court, and reveals the impact he had on the lives of countless others. As one of the most iconic figures in sports history, the “Wizard of Westwood" had achieved such feats as a record-setting ten NCAA basketball championships—including seven in a row. Whether celebrating his championship playing career at Purdue or his unmatchable coaching record at UCLA, the book demonstrates that Woodens life is one well worth remembering.
Synopsis
John Wooden at age 99 was one of the most iconic figures in not only basketball but sport history. He is the first member of the Basketball Hall of Fame to be enshrined as both a player and a coach. And as UCLA coach this "Wizard of Westwood" achieved a record-setting ten NCAA basketball championships, including seven in a row. In the history of the NCAA no other coach has gooten even halfway to that record. Wooden had been known as a master motivator throughout his career. His lecture series, study guide and book, The Pyramid of Success, based on his basketball and life teaching method had been taught by him and others to ma
About the Author
Matt Fulks is a freelance writer, editor, and cohost of the syndicated radio show Behind the Stats. He is a regular contributor to various publications, including Metro Sports online and the Kansas City Star. He is the author or coauthor of over ten books, including Echoes of Kansas Basketball, More Than the Score, The Road to Canton, and Super Bowl Sunday. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri.