RIP to the GREAT John Wooden

Being a UCLA Alumni, it's truly a sad day. Coach John Wooden died Friday night, and it's a huge loss to college sports and the country in general.

He touched thousands with his great character and spirit. His great sayings and pyramid of success are words to live by.

"Talent is God given, be humble;
Fame is man given, be grateful;
conceit is self given, be careful".

"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail".

"The best thing a man can do for his children, is to love their mother".

"Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights".

He was a great man; when I discouraged in college, I read his book and wrote to him. He replied with the wisdom and concern of a grandfather.

One last Bruin 8 clap, to the GREAT John Wooden. He's now with his beloved wife Nell who he lost in 1985. After her death, every 21st of each month he would write a love letter to her and put it in her pillow beside his in their bed. He did that up until her death. A truly great couple.
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he sounded like a very wonderful man, in more ways than one...sure he will be missed....teddybear
Very touching tribute, mjames. I can feel how much you respect and admire him. sad flower
Thanks for the kind words; from every major athlete to president Obama, the tributes keep pouring in. A great man.
Mjames- didnt know much about him because I dont follow basketball, but I saw a little snippet on the news about him...lived to 99....and always stuck to the fundamentals of basketball, and fundamentals of life beer
Does UCLA mean University of California at Los Angeles? Is it a good university?

Don’t know who Coach John Wooden is, sorry. But I think he is nice. I don’t think any writer will write back to me if I write to them when I am discouraged in life.
Rest in Peace,John Wooden.

God Bless ,and Thanks for all the Memories you gave us all.

For today , tomorrow and the day after that.....we will always remember you Coach Wooden.

Yes mjames ,they were a great couple
hug rest in peace mr.john wooden..sad flower sad flower
youre such a great fan mjames and god bless you for sharing and that was a good reminder to all of us for all the good deeds of the guyhug kiss great posting mjameskiss comfort comfort teddybear
hug rest in peace mr.john wooden..sad flower sad flower
youre such a great fan mjames and god bless you for sharing and that was a good reminder to all of us for all the good deeds of the guyhug kiss great posting mjameskiss comfort comfort teddybear
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