If we are not true to ourselves, we cannot be true to others — our wife or husband, our family, our profession and colleagues - John Wooden

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Engraved portrait of John Wooden, facing left

If we are not true to ourselves, we cannot be true to others — our wife or husband, our family, our profession and colleagues

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About John Wooden

John Robert Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) was a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player (1961) and a coach (1973). He was the first person ever enshrined in both categories; only Lenny Wilkens and Bill Sharman have since been so honored. He was awarded the presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003. He led UCLA basketball program from 1948 until 1975. He was the coach for UCLA winning 10 championships in 12 years. He is also famous for his pyramid of success.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Congressman Brad Sherman's office (Public domain / CC0)

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Alternative Names: John Robert Wooden

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