Timeline Project

By ChloeK
  • John Wooden was born.

    John Wooden was born.

    He was born in Hall, Indiana.

  • John Wooden Moved to Centerton.

    Him and his family moved to a small farm in Centerton.
  • He led his high school to the state championship finals for three consecutive years.

    He led his high school to the state championship finals for three consecutive years.

    He won the tournament in 1927 and was a three time All-state sselection.
  • Wooden graduated high school.

    Wooden graduated high school.

    He then atttended Purdue University.
  • John Wooden graduated Purdue University.

    John Wooden graduated Purdue University.

    He had graduated with a degree in english.
  • Wooden was named to the NBL's first Team.

    Wooden was named to the NBL's first Team.

    He played for the 1937-38 season.
  • John joined the navy.

    John joined the navy.

    Wooden had joined the navy to support in the World War II.
  • Became the headcoach of UCLA's basketball team.

    Became the headcoach of UCLA's basketball team.

    Wooden had signed a three year contract to be the headcoach.
  • John had established a success at UCLA.

    John had established a success at UCLA.

    The same year, he had guided the team to its first undefeated PCC conference title.
  • Was enshrined to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

    Was enshrined to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

    He was to be recognized of his achievements as a player.
  • Wooden wins the first of 10 Championships at UCLA.

    Wooden wins the first of 10 Championships at UCLA.

    Wooden and his basketball team established the national crown.
  • John was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach.

    John was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach.

    Wooden was also included to the Basketball Hall of Fame not only as a player, but as a coach. He was honored by both roles he had played in his life.
  • John Wooden retires.

    John Wooden retires.

    He announces his retirement at a NCAA semifinal game.
  • John Wooden became a part of the Indiana State University Athletic Hall of Fame.

    John Wooden became a part of the Indiana State University Athletic Hall of Fame.

    He was included for his great achievements done as a coach at Indiana State University.
  • John's Wife, Nell dies.

    John's Wife, Nell dies.

    Nell Wooden dies after being married to John for 53 years.

  • John Wooden was awarded an Outstanding Alumnus at Purdue University.

    This was the first year Purdue University gave out this award to anyone.
  • Wooden receives the Reagan Distinguished American Award.

    Wooden receives the Reagan Distinguished American Award.

    Yet another award given to Wooden for his characteristics he has taken on life.
  • Wooden is named the greatest coach of the 20th century by ESPN.

    Wooden is named the greatest coach of the 20th century by ESPN.

    He is recognized by many people within the 1900's and was credited by ESPN.
  • UCLA's Pauley Pavilion is dedicated as a Nell and John Wooden court.

    UCLA's Pauley Pavilion is dedicated as a Nell and John Wooden court.

    UCLA shows their respect towards how much Wooden had done for the school.
  • Wooden received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

    Wooden received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

    The Presedential Medal of Freedom was the nation's highest civilian honor. This Medal was presented to John by George W. Bush.
  • John Wooden is named the greatest coach of all time by Sporting News.

    John Wooden is named the greatest coach of all time by Sporting News.

    Due to his championships and victories he had lead UCLA and other schools too, he received a lot of credits for his great work.
  • John Wooden dies.

    John Wooden dies.

    He dies of natural causes at the age of 99.