A Legend Passes

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  1. Stu Ryckman

    Stu Ryckman Well-Known Member

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    Stu Ryckman, Jun 5, 2010
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  2. George Krebs

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    The greatest coach of all time, at any level, in any sport. Absolutely worshipped by his players.

    The Pyramid of Success....


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  3. Terry O'Keefe

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    There won't be another one like him, RIP.
     
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  4. Don Ballard

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    Coach Wooden was truly a remarkable individual.

    Don
     
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  5. Sid

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    Perhaps the most successful and beloved Hoosier of all time. A 3-time All-American at Purdue. Married his HS sweetheart. Strong Indiana roots that he acknowledged throughout his life.

    R.I.P.
     
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  6. HUSKERMAN-HUSKERFAN

    HUSKERMAN-HUSKERFAN Well-Known Member

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    pg. 630 of my Merriman-Webster Dictionary

    role model n: John Wooden.
     
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    <t>Was afraid this was coming when I saw he was in grave condition. Living in Virginia in the early seventies a buddy of mine and I went to Maryland to watch the "Maryland Classic" where UCLA played Maryland and just destroyed a good UM team then after the game we went on the floor and asked Coach Wooden to sign my friends book. The man could not of been nicer and spoke with us. What an honor that was.</t>
     
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    Simply the best coach in any sport of all time. And he was a better human being than coach. Godspeed coach Wooden.
     
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    Very, very nice, AJ.
     
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  10. Gator Bill

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    Not much I can add. He was a great coach, a great person and a role model.

    He will be missed.
     
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  11. HUSKERMAN-HUSKERFAN

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    Gator Bill, Jun 6, 2010
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