A true legend, a fine human being, a man whose greatness and goodness transcended the bitterest of rivalries — the only Bruin who could get a standing ovation in a roomful of Trojans — has died at age 99. Rest in Peace, John Wooden.
P.S. I’m sad he won’t be around to see the UConn women potentially break his team’s record for consecutive wins next year. You know he would’ve wanted to be there, and you know he would’ve been a class act about it. And he loved women’s basketball. It also would’ve been great to see him reach age 100. But alas. At least now he’s reunited with his beloved Nellie at last.
P.P.S. From UCLA’s website: