John Wooden
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John Wooden was a legendary American basketball player and coach whose career spanned six decades. Born in Indiana, he played basketball at Purdue University, where he was a three-time All-American and led the team to two national championships. He then played professionally for a short time before beginning his coaching career at a high school in Indiana. In 1948, Wooden

John Wooden was a legendary American basketball player and coach whose career spanned six decades. Born in Indiana, he played basketball at Purdue University, where he was a three-time All-American and led the team to two national championships. He then played professionally for a short time before beginning his coaching career at a high school in Indiana. In 1948, Wooden

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1951 NCAA Basketball Preview: UCLA Bruins and the Pacific Coast Conferencepublication

1951 NCAA Basketball Preview: UCLA Bruins and the Pacific Coast Conference

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The Official comprehensive annual reference covering the sport of basketball in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The...