Saturday, June 5, 2010

John Wooden, the legendary basketball coach died

John Wooden Quotes Desired After Death at Age 99. John Wooden, the legendary basketball coach from UCLA, died yesterday at the age 99. Given his long years of life, Wooden has been an inspiration to generations of basketball players. Upon his death, quotes that he uttered are something that many want to read in order to commemorate his life.

Some of John Wooden’s quotes have been uttered in more avenues than just basketball. Here are some inspirational quotes:

“Be prepared to be honest.”

“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.”

“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”

“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”

“It isn’t what you do, but how you do it.”

“It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.”

John Wooden reportedly died from natural causes, although no official cause of death is listed. He was 99 years old and lived a very long and prosperous life. He’s known for taking UCLA to 10 consecutive NCAA titles from 1964 to 1975 and winning 88 consecutive games from 1971 to 1974. In 1989, Sports Illustrated named John Wooden the best basketball coach ever.

Wooden’s family is appreciative of the support of his fans who have offered their condolences during this time of loss.

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