Wooden | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

John Wooden - This self-proclaimed "old fashioned" individual was born and raised in Hall, Indiana, is the only basketball coach to win seven consecutive championship games in a row, and is a mentor and teacher to others.

Nellie Wooden - This individual met the person they would marry at Martinsville High School, Indiana, and spent over 50 years with that person.

Joshua Wooden - This individual read poetry and the Bible to their sons.

Roxie Anna Wooden - This individual taught their family that you had to work hard without complaining.

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