John Wooden
Basketball coach and author
Born
October 14th, 1910
114 years ago
Died
June 4th, 2010
14 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent basketball coach, made significant contributions to the sport at the collegiate level. Coached the UCLA Bruins from 1948 to 1975, leading the team to ten NCAA championships, including a record seven consecutive titles from 1967 to 1973. Developed the 'Pyramid of Success', a philosophy of leadership and personal development, which became influential beyond basketball. Authored several books on coaching and personal achievement, sharing insights on success and teamwork.
Coached UCLA to ten NCAA Championships
Authored 'Pyramid of Success'
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