Birthdate: October 14, 1910
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hall, Indiana, United States
Died: June 4, 2010
John Wooden, renowned as the “Wizard of Westwood,” was a legendary American basketball coach and player. He made history as the head coach of the UCLA Bruins by winning an unprecedented ten NCAA national championships, including seven consecutive titles. Wooden was the first college basketball player to be named an All-American three times and also had a successful professional career in the National Basketball League. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, Wooden’s coaching prowess and leadership have left a lasting legacy in the world of sports and beyond.
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