John Wooden's Life

By jojohoopster3

  • John Wooden's Birth

    Born in Hall, Indiana

  • Marries Nellie

  • World War II ended

  • Finished Pyramid of Success

    After 14 years of research and hard work

  • John Wooden accepts coachign job at UCLA

    Coaches first practice

  • Rosa Parks

    Doesn't give up bus seat to white man.

  • The Vietnam War

    The Beginning of the counterculture

  • Hippie Movement

    Never before seen counterculture bloomed

  • Won first NCAA championship

    First ye used full court press zone

  • Civil Rights Act

    Gave African Americans access to be served at restraunts, hotels, theatres, retail stores, etc. as well as more freedom to vote.

  • Beginning of 88 game winning streak

  • End of 88 game winning streak

    Lose to Notre Dame 71-70

  • John Wooden Retirement

    John Wooden announces his retirement after defeating Louisville 75-74