RIP John Wooden

Raderick · 06-04-2010, 10:29 PM

RchW · 06-04-2010, 10:32 PM

An icon from my youth gone. What a wonderful life he had.

stevebydac · 06-05-2010, 12:23 AM

We're often so tempted to look at rich, self-centered celebrities and become envious of them. But John Wooden really is the epitome of a great success. He was the very best at his profession, and also was an extremely nice person who taught others how to live the right way. You can't be much better than that.

bababui · 06-05-2010, 12:52 AM

RIP

He is one person that will be hard for humanity to replace. After 25 years, he can once again be with his beloved wife.

bababui · 06-05-2010, 03:32 AM

YouTube - John Wooden's Love Letter

KurtBevacqua · 06-05-2010, 09:58 PM

His "Pyramid of Success" is a very worthy read. His leadership theory was pretty simple. Lead by example. Character and integrity actually mean something.

I always loved the famous Bill Walton story about how Bill told Coach Wooden he wanted to wear his beard, and Coach Wooden said, "Gee we're really going to miss you this season, Bill." Walton shaved and a point was made, no man is above the team. Thing is, they probably would have won the title without Walton.

I wouldn't trade ten Bill Belichick's or Nick Saban's for one John Wooden.

06-04-2010, 10:29 PM	#1
Raderick Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,737	RIP John Wooden __________________

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RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	An icon from my youth gone. What a wonderful life he had. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

06-05-2010, 12:23 AM	#3
stevebydac All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In a fictional baseball world Posts: 840	We're often so tempted to look at rich, self-centered celebrities and become envious of them. But John Wooden really is the epitome of a great success. He was the very best at his profession, and also was an extremely nice person who taught others how to live the right way. You can't be much better than that. __________________

06-05-2010, 09:58 PM	#6
KurtBevacqua Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,968	His "Pyramid of Success" is a very worthy read. His leadership theory was pretty simple. Lead by example. Character and integrity actually mean something. I always loved the famous Bill Walton story about how Bill told Coach Wooden he wanted to wear his beard, and Coach Wooden said, "Gee we're really going to miss you this season, Bill." Walton shaved and a point was made, no man is above the team. Thing is, they probably would have won the title without Walton. I wouldn't trade ten Bill Belichick's or Nick Saban's for one John Wooden. __________________ "The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a sociological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C's interests, are entirely overlooked. I call C the Forgotten Man" - William Graham Sumner