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Lot #1034
John Wooden Autograph Letter Signed

Wooden complains about the state of basketball: "They are permitting the game to become too physical which takes away the beauty and finesse...They aren't calling traveling, carrying the ball, etc."

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Wooden complains about the state of basketball: "They are permitting the game to become too physical which takes away the beauty and finesse...They aren't calling traveling, carrying the ball, etc."

ALS signed "John Wooden, UCLA (Ret.)," one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Handwritten letter to an admirer about the state of basketball. In part: "They are permitting the game to become too physical which takes away the beauty and finesse…I deplore the taunting…In my opinion there is too much showmanship which has hurt team play…They aren't calling traveling, carrying the ball, etc…As a result of television, too much time is lost from school…Players, coaches and officials often become actors." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Prince
  • Dates: #627 - Ended January 12, 2022





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