John Wooden, one of the most renowned basketball coaches of all time, died on June 4, 2010, at the age of 99. John was a legendary basketball coach at UCLA, leading the UCLA Bruins to ten NCAA National Championships in twelve years (1964-1975). He also led the team to a record 88-game winning streak. Over the course of his auspicious career, he won 620 games with a winning percentage of .803. Wooden was also the first coach inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach, in 1973. John Wooden was born on October 14, 1910, in Hall, Indiana. He was a three-time All-American basketball player in college and was named as the National Player of the Year in 1932. After retiring as a coach, he continued to be involved in basketball, teaching and speaking about the game at clinics and events around the world. John Wooden will be remembered as a brilliant basketball coach, outstanding teacher, and respected leader. His legacy will continue to inspire basketball players, coaches, and fans worldwide.