John Wooden By reblap1 Oct 14, 1910 He was born in Martinsville, Ind He was born in Martinsville, Ind Period: Oct 14, 1910 to Dec 16, 2010 John Wooden Jan 1, 1919 Graduated from Highschool Jul 1, 1926 met his future wife, Nellie Riley Jan 1, 1932 Won a National Championship as a player Aug 1, 1932 They got married Jan 1, 1948 Got a Coaching Career At UCLA Jan 1, 1964 Won the NCAA National Championship As a coach Jan 1, 1965 Another NCAA National Championship Jan 1, 1967 Won Another NCAA National Championship Jan 1, 1972 Honored Into the National Basketball Hall of Fame as a Coach Mar 21, 1985 Nellie died Jan 3, 2006 Founding class, Went to the College Basketball Hall of Fame Period: Mar 14, 2010 to Jun 4, 2010 John Wooden Jun 4, 2010 Death