RIP John Wooden
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One of the true greats of the sports world and one of the most incredible human beings.
As a collector, he was always a willing signer. As a speaker, he always motivated.
He will be missed and the likes of him may never be seen again . . .
As a collector, he was always a willing signer. As a speaker, he always motivated.
He will be missed and the likes of him may never be seen again . . .
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Either way, he's very ill.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Contrary to a Washington Post report, legendary men's college basketball coach John Wooden (left) has not passed away. Can't believe the Post would botch a story like that.
But that's not the important thing. What's important is Wooden is listed in "grave condition" and has checked into UCLA Medical Center, according to KCAL9, a Los Angeles TV station.
Wooden, 99, isn't expected to leave the hospital. He has not eaten in the last couple of days and is very ill, according to the report.
Nicknamed 'The Wizard of Westwood,' he coached at UCLA from 1948-75 and won a record 10 national championships, including seven in a row.
The Indiana native was inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1960 and as a coach in 1973.
Steve
One of my favorite Wooden Quotes---very hard to live up to btw--“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” and...... “Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”
You lived a great life and tought boys how to become men..not just basketball players. Big Red must be hurting right now
My favorite quote of his, "Be quick, but don't hurry."
When he passes he will be missed.
1935 National Chicle
1961 Golden Press
1962 Bell Brand Dodgers
Top 200 cards in the hobby
Top 250 cards in the hobby
All time lakers
All time Dodgers
1957 Disney Characters
1965 Donruss Disneyland
1966 Get Smart
Brian
As a kid, I got interested in college basketball and became a UCLA fan for as long as Coach Wooden coached at UCLA. Later, when I first got into coaching basketball, the first thing I did was pick up his instructional video on coaching basketball. It taught me not only the proper basketball techniques, but also the way to instill the right attitude in your players.
If I could have spent 15 minutes visiting with any sports figure from my lifetime, it would have been Coach Wooden. I'm very sorry I never got the chance to meet him.
RIP Wizard of Westwood.
- John Wooden
Here on WFAN radio I heard the same report of Mr. Wooden's death at age 99 yesterday. Those reporters should be SURE of things like this before reporting it on the radio!!!!!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
No shortage of attention whores in the media.
Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's
<< <i>Dan Rather made his name by reporting that JFK was dead well before a doctor pronounced it.
No shortage of attention whores in the media. >>
You got a source for this story? It would be hard to be "well before" the pronouncement of JFK's death, given that it was pronounced 30 minutes after the shooting occurred.
Tabe
<< <i>I believe I read he just turned 99 this week so 100 might be pushing his luck a little bit.... >>
He was born October 14, 1910 ... about 4 months shy of his 100th.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
It will be sad to lose him, but none of us get out of this place alive. That is something my 91 year old grandfather always tells us.
Prayers sent for John "Wizard of Westwood" Wooden and to all of his family members and friends.
brian
<< <i>It will be sad to lose him, but none of us get out of this place alive. That is something my 91 year old grandfather always tells us.
brian >>
Brian ... tell grandpa that he made me friggin laugh out loud when I read this. Sad that you lost your dad at a young age (I assume) but how great is it to still have your grandpa at age 42! Both my grandpas died before I was 14 years old.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
CNN.com
According to ESPN, Coach Wooden passed away at 6:45 this evening (CA Time)
Thank you Coach Wooden for teaching so many boys how to be men!
Steve
Does coach Wooden have a rookie card?
<< <i>RIP coach ... the greatest teacher (not just coach) ever.
Does coach Wooden have a rookie card? >>
I believe this is his rc -
you will be missed dearly coach
PSA 10 RC listed on ebay..
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