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John Robert Wooden (born October 14, 1910) is a retired American basketball coach. He is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player (class of 1961) and a coach (class of 1973). He was the first person ever enshrined in both categories; only Lenny Wilkens and Bill Sharman have since been so honored. His 10 NCAA National Championships while at UCLA are unmatched. Born in the small town of Hall, Indiana to Roxie Anna and Joshua Hugh Wooden, his family moved to a small farm in Centerton in 1918. After his family moved to the town of Martinsville when he was 14, he led the High School team to the state championship finals for three consecutive years, winning the tournament in 1927. He was a three time All-State selection. After graduating in 1928. He attended Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he was a three-time All-American guard.
