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John Robert Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) was an American basketball coach and player. Nicknamed " the Wizard of Westwood ", he won ten National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships in a 12-year period as head coach for the UCLA Bruins , including a record seven in a row.
George Mikan, inducted in 1959 John Wooden, inducted as a player in 1960 and as a coach in 1973 Bob Cousy, inducted in 1971 Bill Russell, inducted in 1975 Wilt Chamberlain, inducted in 1979 Jerry West, inducted in 1980 Tom Heinsohn, inducted in 1986 Bob Lanier, inducted in 1992 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, inducted in 1995 Larry Bird, inducted in 1998 Magic Johnson, inducted in 2002 James Worthy ...
The John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's and women's college basketball players. The program consists of the men's and women's Player of the Year awards, the Legends of Coaching award, and recognizing the All-America Teams.
UCLA coach John Wooden wears a basketball net around his neck after his team won the 1975 NCAA championship. UCLA won 10 national titles in Wooden's final 12 seasons, but the Bruins have won just ...
“The stamp features a portrait of Wooden. In the 'UCLA blue' background, a player defends a shot. The numbers on the two players’ jerseys, 4 and 10, evoke the Bruins’ four perfect seasons ...
John Wooden, inducted as player in 1960 and as a coach in 1973, the FIRST person so inducted.. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches, referees, and other major contributors to the sport.
The U.S. Postal Service will honor the late John Wooden, who led UCLA to 10 national championships in basketball, with a forever postage stamp in early 2024.
The Bruins have won 11 NCAA Division I championships, including 10 under coach John Wooden, which gives them the most of any school. [1] Many former players advanced to play professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA).