John Wooden, the Wizard of Westwood, dies at 99

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  • POJO_Risin
    Roth Army Caesar
    • Mar 2003
    • 40648
    #1

    John Wooden, the Wizard of Westwood, dies at 99

    "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."

    John Wooden's character and reputation were both equally impressive. Without a doubt, the best coach to grace the basketball court. Its been 35 years since the wizard of Westwood graced a court, and he was still the most respected coach in the country...

    RIP Coach Wooden...
    "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."
    Tags: dies, john, westwood, wizard, wooden
    • Va Beach VH Fan
      ROTH ARMY FOUNDER
      • Dec 2003
      • 17913
      #2
      Greatest coach of all time... No one even close...

      What a fantastic life.... 99+ years.....
      Eat Us And Smile - The Originals

      "I have a very belligerent enthusiasm or an enthusiastic belligerence. I’m an intellectual slut." - David Lee Roth

      "We are part of the, not just the culture, but the geography. Van Halen music goes along with like fries with the burger." - David Lee Roth

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        • sadaist
          TOASTMASTER GENERAL
          • Jul 2004
          • 11625
          #3
          Awesome dude, awesome coach, awesome legacy.

          This is not the time to be sad. 99 years of health, winning, wealth, and living a dream life. Very few are so lucky. RIP Wizard. Thanks for the greatness.
          “Great losses often bring only a numb shock. To truly plunge a victim into misery, you must overwhelm him with many small sufferings.”

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            • POJO_Risin
              Roth Army Caesar
              • Mar 2003
              • 40648
              #4
              I'm moderately in awe that this thread only has play from the three of us. Man, I know I'm a sports' fan...and I know Wooden hasn't coached in 35 years...but are we the only ones that think this is important?
              "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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                • chefcraig
                  DIAMOND STATUS
                  • Apr 2004
                  • 12172
                  #5
                  My cousin ran into Mr. Wooden at a basketball game a few years ago. He was a kind and gracious man, warmly accepting my cousin's platitudes. Not wanting to impinge upon the man further, my cousin hastily offered his hand and said something along the lines of "I don't want to take up any more of your time", to which Mr. Wooden said "Son, I'm thankful I had the time to meet you".

                  Words like "classy" and "dignified" are thrown about far too easily these days. Mr. W was a true example of both.

                  R.I.P., sir.









                  “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”
                  ― Stephen Hawking

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