John Wooden

Location Description

South edge of downtown. In the median of W. Georgia St. just west of its intersection with S. Meridian St.

Bio

John Robert Wooden was an American basketball coach born on October 14, 1910, in Hall, Indiana. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in the history of American sports and is best known for his success as the head coach of the UCLA Bruins men’s basketball team.

Wooden played basketball in college at Purdue University and went on to have a successful career as a high school and college coach. He was hired as the head coach at UCLA in 1948, and in his 27 years at the school, he led the Bruins to 10 national championships, including seven in a row from 1967 to 1973, an unprecedented feat in college basketball.

Wooden was known for his strict adherence to discipline and his emphasis on teamwork and hard work. He was also known for his integrity and sportsmanship, and his “”Pyramid of Success”” philosophy, which emphasized the importance of character and values in life and sports.

Wooden was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and coach in 1973, and he received numerous other honors and accolades throughout his life. He died on June 4, 2010, at the age of 99, and remains a revered figure in the world of basketball and sports.”

Monument Description

The city of Indianapolis commissioned a bronze statue to honor John Wooden, resulting in “Wooden’s Legacy” by sculptor Jeffrey Rouse. The statue depicts an older Wooden, who coached until 64 years old, in a game huddle surrounded by ten anonymous legs representing players. The design emphasizes Wooden as the focal point while keeping the players anonymous.

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