As you might know, Coach Wooden is the chairman for the McDonald's All American game, and he will be honored at the game tonight. Indiana governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed that March 30 be John Wooden Day in the state. The press release has a brief bio on Coach Wooden and lays out his connection with South Bend. Also, you might want to check out this article about a reunion Wooden had with some of his former players from South Bend (these guys are now 80 years old or so), and this article lists many of Coach Wooden's accomplishments, along with other information.