I fell in love with UCLA Basketball and Coach John Wooden after watching them win his first NCAA Basketball Championship in 1964 with Walt Hazzard, Gail Goodrich, etc. He was more than a basketball Coach and was truly a great human being. God bless him.
COACH WOODEN: THIS MAN DEMANDS RESPECT! WHEN COACH WOODEN WAS TOLD HE CANNOT BRING HIS BLACK PLAYERS COACH WOULDNT STAND 4 THAT NONSENSE AND IGNORANCE. COACH WAS A FATHER FIGURE AND MENTOR AND NOT JUST A TEACHER OF LIFE AND NOT JUST BASKETBALL. THE FACT THAT KAREEM AND JAMAAL IS THERE 2 SCHOOL US ON THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS OLD FRAIL WHITEMAN SAYS IT ALL AND IS A TESTAMENT 2 THE MAN COACH WOODEN.
only that Edgar helped Woonden and UCLA win a title in '65 and he played in '66 ( and was very ggod and thn sat out the entire '67 season, only to come back and really be treated like an underclassmen. For Edgar to quit in his senior season, ( WOW ) - Something wasn't right
Edgar Lacey required more one on one counseling. Great athlete accustomed to doing a lot his way. He was tough. Always a place on the basketball team for that.
John Wooden said he hurt him and said he was a fine boy. But just as much as Wooden hurt him, Edgar failed himself when he quit. Edgar only played one season in the ABA. He wanted to pursue a law degree.
I wish this interviewer would ask about Sam Gilbert and his influence on the players and their expenses $$$$. Wooden was No Saint. I believe thats why Gail goodrich never shows up for these talks.
You could tell that his players not only respected him, but they truly loved him.
One of the greatest coaches of any sport produced in our country…
I fell in love with UCLA Basketball and Coach John Wooden after watching them win his first NCAA Basketball Championship in 1964 with Walt Hazzard, Gail Goodrich, etc. He was more than a basketball Coach and was truly a great human being. God bless him.
Very interested story. I'm hearing for the first time.
I have more respect for John Wooden in this era than ever! Great man and a good man.
Great video of some very Special Human Beings. Very Intelligent and Humble honoring the best college coach ever!!
Thanks for the video
Coach Wooden is an American Treasure. He also illustrates the importance of family.
John Wooden a true treasure
The best coach in sports history.
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Yes
Perhaps
The greatest American coach ever produced in any sport...
Thanks for sharing, this is a great video. It helps us to look for right character in our life.
Rare video (acceptable A/V).
Legendary players.
Good interviewer.
Most importantly, Coach John Wooden speaking.
+1
great words and a very pleasant interviewer
This was 2 months before he died.
COACH WOODEN: THIS MAN DEMANDS RESPECT! WHEN COACH WOODEN WAS TOLD HE CANNOT BRING HIS BLACK PLAYERS COACH WOULDNT STAND 4 THAT NONSENSE AND IGNORANCE.
COACH WAS A FATHER FIGURE AND MENTOR AND NOT JUST A TEACHER OF LIFE AND NOT JUST BASKETBALL. THE FACT THAT KAREEM AND JAMAAL IS THERE 2 SCHOOL US ON THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS OLD FRAIL WHITEMAN SAYS IT ALL AND IS A TESTAMENT 2 THE MAN COACH WOODEN.
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Genius
Too Legit
Wow...
the big red head gave him the hard time
Is Kareem Abdul Jabbar a Muslim?
Nah, he is hindu
Yes, He is
He Failed Edgar Lacy though, He could have done a better job with Edgar, but he let his ego get in the way ,
lowpants94 do u have anymore information u can share
only that Edgar helped Woonden and UCLA win a title in '65 and he played in '66 ( and was very ggod and thn sat out the entire '67 season, only to come back and really be treated like an underclassmen. For Edgar to quit
in his senior season, ( WOW ) - Something wasn't right
Edgar Lacey required more one on one counseling. Great athlete accustomed to doing a lot his way. He was tough. Always a place on the basketball team for that.
John Wooden said he hurt him and said he was a fine boy. But just as much as Wooden hurt him, Edgar failed himself when he quit. Edgar only played one season in the ABA. He wanted to pursue a law degree.
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I wish this interviewer would ask about Sam Gilbert and his influence on the players and their expenses $$$$. Wooden was No Saint. I believe thats why Gail goodrich never shows up for these talks.