BIOGRAPHY

John Wooden strides across twentieth-century sports in America in a singular manner—a preeminent and most revered coach, teacher, and leader. His UCLA basketball dynasty won 10 national March Madness championships, including seven in consecutive years. Under his leadership the UCLA Bruins had four perfect seasons and set the all-time record for consecutive victories: 88. Experts generally agree these records will stand forever.

The UCLA teams won 38 straight playoff games (a record) and appeared in the Final Four 12 times during a 14-year period (a record).

The past is forreference; thefuture fordreamers. Thepresent momentis where youcreate success:make it amasterpiece.

During his 40-year coaching career, John Wooden had one losing ...

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