195 pages
"John Wooden's dedication and inspiration made him America's 'winningest' coach. His beliefs in hard work and preparedness brought the UCLA Bruins an unparalleled 10 NCAA basketball championships. Now in this bestselling autobiography...the college basketball legend reflects on his record-breaking career, his life behind the scenes, and how his top players went on to shape and change the NBA.
"From the everyday basics to important life lessons ('It's not how tall you are, but how tall you play'), Wooden shares his worldly wisdom on and off the court to offer a personal history of an unforgettable time in college basketball, answering the most-asked questions about his life, his career, and the players who made his teams unbeatable." --from the publisher
Another long-time sitter on my shelf of books not yet read. What a great story about an amazing human being! He lived his values, loved his players, and worked HARD. I also enjoyed reading about his time growing up in Indiana--not far from where we used to live.
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