15th Annual Wooden Classic
December 13, 2008 by Ryan Pravato
Filed under Basketball
Where: Honda Center (Home of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks)
When: Today– San Diego St. vs. St. Marys at 1.30… then UCLA vs. Depaul at 4.00
Established in 1994, the Wooden Classic is an annual tribute to the legendary former coach and the excellence he personifies.
John Wooden’s many accomplishments: From woodenclassic.com
Born:
Oct. 14, 1910 in Martinsville, IN
Home:
Encino, CA
Family:
Wife Nell (passed away 1985), son James, daughter Nancy, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.
Education:
Purdue Univ., English, 1932
Player Highlights:
Led Martinsville High School to 1927 Indiana State title… Won All-State honors in basketball for three years (1926-28)… Lettered in basketball and baseball as a …read more
