The man who many rank as one of the greatest coaches ever is 98-years-old.
I’ve heard more inspiring stories about John Wooden than anyone else in sport history.
His 10 NCAA National Championships in 12 years while at UCLA are unmatched by any other college basketball coach.
He still lives at home.
And his mind is still sharp as you can tell from a recent interview:
… I’m ready. I wish it would happen now. But I’m not going to try to hurry it. I’m not afraid of death. I’m not going to intentionally hurry it up, but I’m not afraid. I’ve been so blessed in my life. I’m thankful for so many things. My children, my 13 great-grandchildren, all live within an hour or less, and I see them all regularly. How many times does that happen? Within an hour or two, I can see the ocean, I can be in the mountains, I can be in the desert, I can be at Disneyland, I can be at an athletic event. There are so many things. I have been so blessed. And out yonder, I’ll be with Nellie again.
Nellie was his wife. She died in 1985. But Coach Wooden has not moved her nightgown from her side of the bed in the intervening 24-years.
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