John Wooden and life

One of my heroes growing up was John Wooden who passed away recently, four months shy of his 100th birthday.

I grew up admiring UCLA basketball, and the 10 college championships they won under Coach Wooden's legendary tenure there.

But it was his life and the way he lived his life that has been his true legacy that he has left all of us.

By all accounts, he was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.

While his coaching and character were well known, most probably don’t know that his wife, the love of his life, preceded him in death 25 years ago. Since her death he had written her 300 love letters—one per month.

One of the greatest gifts the older generation can give the younger is a life of marital fidelity filled with genuine affection and love.

Here’s a tribute to that legacy, filmed last fall by Rick Reilly.

What an example to all of us - what an example to me!

I encourage you to copy the website address below and then paste it on google and watch an interview with Coach Wooden (it's a little over 4 minutes long).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tySxPue9Dmw&feature=player_embedded