RIP John Wooden

John Wooden, college basketball's most successful coach, one of the world's better teachers, died Friday, June 4th, from natural causes. He was 99. He was the famed UCLA coach, nicknamed the Wizard of Westwood, and he is an important figure in sports history.

John Wooden, won a lot of basketball games. He won 10 championships, and he won 88 consecutive games, which still stands as the college basketball record. He is being remembered by fans and admirers as the "greatest coach in the history of any sport." Many of his famous quotes are being posted on the social media sites.

"Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful." -- John Wooden.

"Never mistake activity for achievement" -- John Wooden,

'Be more concerned with character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are." ~ John Wooden.

"Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts." -- John Wooden.

"A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment." -- John Wooden.

"Happiness begins where selfishness ends." - John Wooden.

John Wooden RIP