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John Robert Wooden (born October 14, 1910) is a retired American basketball coach. He is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player (class of 1961) and as a coach (class of 1973). He was the first person ever enshrined in both categories; only Lenny Wilkens and Bill Sharman have since been so honored. His 10 NCAA National Championships in 12 years while at UCLA are unmatched by any other college basketball coach.

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Stanford players celebrate after defeating UCLA 70-46 in an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the women's Pac-10 tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Los Angeles. University of California, Los Angeles
Winthrop center Matt Morgan shoots during practice for the NCAA opening round college basketball game, Monday, March 15, 2010, in Dayton, Ohio. Winthrop plays Arkansas Pine Bluff Tuesday night. National Collegiate Athletic Association
LOS ANGELES - MARCH 12: Head coach Ben Howland of the UCLA Bruins shouts instructions during the game with the California Golden Bears during the semifinals of the Pac-10 Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 12, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Ben Howland
Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma, right, and associate head coach Chris Daily confer on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in the finals of the Big East women's tournament. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 60-32. Geno Auriemma
Prior to the start of North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley's State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature, Brenna Bodden, left and Ashley Williams pose from the balcony of the House, Monday evening, Feb. 19, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C. Both Bodden and Williams were recognized during the Governor's speech. North Carolina
NEW YORK - MARCH 10: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals reacts from the bench against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second round of 2010 NCAA Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2010 in New York City. Rick Pitino
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Former President Bill Clinton (R) and Jeanne Marie Moutoussamy, wife of the late Arthur Ashe, at the ceremony to induct Ashe into the U.S. Open Court of Champions during day fourteen of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Arthur Ashe
Syracuse's Wesley Johnson talks with reporters after a news conference about the NCAA college basketball tournament, in Syracuse, N.Y., Sunday, March 14, 2010. Syracuse faces Vermont on Friday in the first round of the tournament. AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli). Syracuse
WESTWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: International Tennis Hall of Famer Donald Dell speaks during a memorial service for International Tennis Hall of Famer Jack Kramer at Straus Stadium at the Los Angeles Tennis Center on September 26, 2009 in Westwood, California. Donald Dell (tennis)
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, and Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Jeff Moorad watch the action during the Arizona Diamondbacks - Florida Marlins baseball game at Chase Field Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 in Phoenix, Ariz. Jeff Moorad
Map locates Kandahar, Afghanistan, site of multiple suicide bombings. Afghanistan
GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 14: Brian Zoubek #55 of the Duke Blue Devils guards D'Andre Bell #13 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the championship game of the 2010 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 14, 2010 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Duke Blue Devils
FILE -- This is a Nov. 29, 2006, file photo showing Pete Newell talking about his career, in the Club Room at Haas Pavilion on the University of California, Berkeley campus. Oscar Robertson and coach Pete Newell will be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame for leading the United States to the basketball gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The list of 11 inductees was announced Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. Pete Newell
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 15: Director Raymond De Felitta (L) and actor Steven Strait arrive at Anchor Bay Films' 'City Island' premiere held at the Landmark Theater on March 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. California
INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 29: Former NBA player Artis Gilmore acknowledges the crowd after being introduced during a timeout between the Indiana Pacers and the New Jersey Nets in game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2006 NBA playoffs on April 29, 2006 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Artis Gilmore
Kansas City Royals pitchers throw during baseball spring training in Surprise, Ariz., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Kansas
Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki, center, is congratulated by teammates Clint Barmes, left, and Jonathan Herrera after Tulowitzki's two-run home run in the sixth inning of a Cactus League spring trainingbaseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Tucson, Ariz., on Monday, March 15, 2010. Troy Tulowitzki
SANTA MONICA, CA - MARCH 14: Actress Charlotte Ross attends the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Day of Fun hosted by Kevin & Steffiana James held at Santa Monica Pier on March 14, 2010 in Santa Monica, California. Charlotte

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UCLA Hall Of fame head coach John Wooden is introduced at ceremonies honoring the 1970 UCLA championship team at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

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UCLA Hall Of fame head coach John Wooden is introduced at ceremonies honoring the 1970 UCLA championship team at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

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UCLA Hall Of fame head coach John Wooden waves from the stands as he is introduced at ceremonies honoring the 1970 UCLA championship team at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

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UCLA Hall Of fame head coach John Wooden waves from the stands as he is introduced at ceremonies honoring the 1970 UCLA championship team at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

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"I think we still have a chance"


Tom Izzo Mar 16 2010 3:27 PM from Battle Creek Enquirer

"The most important thing about my job is to monitor the players and eliminate some problems for Tom"


Willie Brown (football) Mar 16 2010 3:14 PM from Inside Bay Area

"You’ll be surprised when you see him"


Willie Brown (football) Mar 16 2010 3:14 PM from Inside Bay Area

"Here's a guy who has played zone for his coaching career ... He has modified it and had it evolve into something that is really unique. He doesn't care what you think. He understands it, and he's going to win with it. The..."


Leo Rautins Mar 16 2010 2:36 AM from Buffalo News

"I can remember a time when I ran down the opposite of the court from where he was at so I wouldn't have to deal with the wrath"


Leo Rautins Mar 16 2010 2:36 AM from Buffalo News

"Everything I did was good ... I don't regret one iota of it."


Tom Izzo Mar 15 2010 7:15 PM from Detroit News Online

"Some guys are grown up and some guys are immature"


Tom Izzo Mar 15 2010 7:15 PM from Detroit News Online

"He looked OK with everything. He's trying to get his rhythm with the bat"


Don Mattingly Mar 13 2010 11:25 PM from MLB.com

"It's always good to get out there with some of the players at the top of the game"


Andy Van Slyke Mar 13 2010 11:25 PM from MLB.com

"This is such a great experience"


Tom Gordon Mar 13 2010 11:25 PM from MLB.com
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UCLA Hall Of fame head coach John Wooden is introduced at ceremonies honoring the 1970 UCLA championship team at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

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UCLA Hall Of fame head coach John Wooden is introduced at ceremonies honoring the 1970 UCLA championship team at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

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UCLA Hall Of fame head coach John Wooden waves from the stands as he is introduced at ceremonies honoring the 1970 UCLA championship team at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

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UCLA Hall Of fame head coach John Wooden waves from the stands as he is introduced at ceremonies honoring the 1970 UCLA championship team at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

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