The Words of John Wooden: 100 Years of Inspiration

John Wooden was revered just as much for his philosophical musings as for his basketball championships. We share some of his most inspirational quotes.

Soccer Coaches

We remember beloved soccer coaches who have died in recent months.

Bo Schembechler Stayed and Was Champion

Legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler died five years ago today. We look at great moments in the career of one of the greatest to ever coach on the gridiron.

Bear Bryant: The Crimson Standard

The death of Bama football coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant marked the end of an era. But in Alabama, it felt like the end of the world.

10 Facts About Gerald Ford

How well do you know former president (1913–2006)? Here are 10 facts about the 38th president of the United States.

Remembering College Basketball Legend Dean Smith

Legendary college basketball coach Dean Smith led North Carolina to two NCAA championships.

Coach Dez Merriweather's Legacy

Desmond Merriweather was just another middle school basketball coach … one who made national headlines for his work with inner-city children in Memphis, Tennessee.

Wilbur Eggleston and Racial Integration in N.C.

The obituary for in the Ashland Citizen-Times offers a historic look at racial integration in North Carolina and Eggleston’s role in its progress.

Yogi Berra (1925–2015), iconic Yankees catcher

New York Yankees catcher and cultural icon.

Lindy Infante (1940 - 2015)

Former NFL coach Lindy Infante has died in Florida, according to The Associated Press. He was 75.

Flip Saunders (1955–2015)

Flip Saunders, the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves who notched more than 1,000 victories over a 35-year coaching career, died Sunday of cancer, according to ESPN. He was 60. He also coached the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards during a 17-season career as an NBA head coach that included 654 wins.

Ted Marchibroda (1931–2016), former Colts head coach

Ted Marchibroda was aformer Colts head coach and broadcaster.

Brooks Thompson (1970 - 2016), basketball player and coach

Brooks Thompson played with the NBA's Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, and Phoenix Suns before coaching men's college basketball at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Frank Chapot (1932 - 2016), Olympic equestrian

Frank Chapot, an equestrian who won two silver medals in six Olympics, died June 20, 2016, at an assisted living center in New Jersey. He was 84. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame announced the death, noting that he was under care for Alzheimer's disease. Chapot was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Camden, New Jersey. He married the former Mary Mairs, a fellow equestrian, in 1965. They performed together at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics as a mixed jumping team, though never winning a medal. Chapot, who competed in the Olympics from 1956 to 1976, won two Olympic silver medals riding Gem Twist. In 1990, the horse was named world’s best horse at the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm, Sweden. He also coached the U.S. equestrian team when it won its first gold medal at the 1984 Olympics. Chapot’s team won a silver medal four years later.

Buddy Ryan (1934 - 2016), Chicago Bears Super Bowl coach

James David "Buddy" Ryan, who coached NFL teams including the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears, died June 28 after a long battle with cancer, according to his agent. He was 82.

Pat Summitt (1952 - 2016), legendary college basketball coach

Pat Summitt, the legendary former coach of the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team, has died of Alzheimer’s disease, according to multiple news sources. She was 64. Summitt coached the Lady Vols basketball team to eight NCAA championships. That was the record at the time of her retirement in 2012. That record has now been passed by Geno Auriemma and the University of Connecticut. She was the first NCAA coach to reach 1,000 victories and she has the most wins of any female basketball coach in NCAA history. Summitt was born in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1952. She played college basketball at the University of Tennessee at Martin and was an All-American. She won a silver medal playing for the USA team in the 1976 Olympics.

Dennis Green (1949 - 2016), NFL head coach

Dennis Green, the former head coach of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings, died July 22, 2016, of complications of cardiac arrest, according to multiple news sources. He was 67. Green’s family also announced the death in a news release. Green coached for 13 NFL seasons, making the playoffs eight times. His win-loss record in the NFL was 113-94.

Carlos Alberto Torres (1944–2016), Brazilian soccer legend

Captain of Brazil's national soccer team when it won the 1970 World Cup.

Sammy Lee (1920–2016), Olympic diving champion

Sammy Lee, a two-time Olympic diving champion, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, of pneumonia in Newport Beach, California, according to The Associated Press. He was 96.

LaVell Edwards (1930 - 2016), Brigham Young football coach

LaVell Edwards, the legendary Brigham Young University coach who turned the school's football program into a perennial powerhouse, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, of complications from a broken hip, according to multiple news sources. He was 86.

Ugo Ehiogu (1971–2017), British soccer player and coach

Soccer defenseman played for English Premier League’s Aston Villa and Middlesbrough teams from 1991 to 2007.

George Irvine (1948 - 2017), NBA coach and player

Former pro player coached NBA’s Indiana, Detroit teams…

Tony DiCicco (1948–2017), U.S. women's national soccer team coach

Former U.S. women's soccer coach guided team to 1999 World Cup win.

Ara Parseghian (1923 - 2017), Notre Dame football coach

Legendary head coach led Fighting Irish to 2 national football titles…

Bryan Murray (1942 - 2017), NHL coach and general manager

Bryan Murray, longtime NHL coach and general manager, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer, according to multiple news sources. He was 74.

Frank Broyles (1924 - 2017), Arkansas head football coach

Former Arkansas head football coach led Razorbacks to a national title in 1964…

Joe Tiller (1942 – 2017), football coach brought exciting offense to Purdue

Joe Tiller, the winningest football coach in Purdue history, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, of natural causes at his home in Buffalo, Wyo., according to The Associated Press. He was 74.

Rick Stelmaszek (1948 – 2017), coached 32 seasons with Minnesota Twins

Rick Stelmaszek, who spent 32 seasons as a coach for the Minnesota Twins, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, of complications from pancreatic cancer, according to The Associated Press. He was 69.

Ron Meyer (1941 – 2017), Patriots head coach during infamous “Snowplow Game”

Former head coach of SMU, Patriots and Colts…

Remembering Olympians

As the 2018 Olympics get underway, we're taking a moment to remember winter Olympians who have died this year.

Augie Garrido (1939 – 2018), college baseball coaching legend

Won five College World Series titles…

Bob Beattie (1933–2018), helped launch the Skiing World Cup

Ski racing pioneer was a popular television commentator…

Earle Bruce (1931 – 2018), former Ohio State football coach

Earle Bruce, former Ohio State football coach, died Friday, April 20, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio, according to the Associated Press. He was 87.

Davey Nelson (1944–2018), former All-Star infielder

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Davey Nelson, a Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and former All-Star infielder who also coached in the majors, has died. He was 73.

Chuck Knox (1932–2018), former NFL coach

Led the Rams to 3 straight NFC championship games.

Herb Brooks: Miracle Man

We look back at U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks who pulled off the "miracle on ice."

Tex Winter (1922–2018), genius behind the triangle offense

His innovative offense led the Bulls and Lakers to many NBA titles.

Forrest Gregg (1933–2019), Packers Hall of Fame lineman

Member of the Packers' dynasty in the 1960s who went on to coach in the NFL and Canadian Football League.

John MacLeod (1937–2019), Phoenix Suns all-time winningest head coach

Also coached Notre Dame, the Knicks, and the Mavericks.

Wally Chambers (1951–2019), former Bears defensive star

Wally Chambers was a star defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears. He was the NFL defensive rookie of the year in 1973 and was a 3-time Pro Bowl selection. Chambers was drafted by the Bears in the first round of the 1973 draft out of Eastern Kentucky University. He recorded an unofficial 14 sacks during the 1976 season. He injured his knee before the 1977 season which greatly affected his abilities. Chambers finished his career with the Tampa Bay Bucaneers in 1979. He became a coach for various college football teams and the New York Jets.

Pat Sullivan (1950–2019), Auburn college football legend

Auburn quarterback won the Heisman Trophy in 1971.

Carlos De Leon (1959–2020), Puerto Rican boxing legend

Carlos De Leon was a Puerto Rican boxing legend who was a four-time cruiserweight world champion. He was the first cruiserweight to win the title twice and then he took it back two more times. He first won the title when he beat Marvin Camel in 1980. After becoming cruiserweight champion a third time, he lost the title to boxing legend Evander Holyfield who had moved down to cruiserweight. He won it back for a record fourth time against Sammy Reeson in 1989. Later, he coached boxers in Buffalo, New York.

Sam Wyche (1945–2019), head coach took Cincinnati Bengals to Super Bowl

Sam Wyche was the last head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals to take the team to the Super Bowl. Despite a high-powered offense, led by quarterback Boomer Esiason, the Bengals lost Super Bowl XXIII on a thrilling last-minute drive by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana. It was a cruel twist of fate for Wyche, who had previously coached Montana as part of the 49ers coaching staff that won Super Bowl XVI, coincidentally also against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Morgan Wootten (1931–2020), legendary high school basketball coach

Morgan Wootten was a high school basketball coaching legend who coached DeMatha High School in Maryland from 1956 until 2002. Wootten turned the school into a basketball powerhouse winning five national championships and producing many NBA players including Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley and Danny Ferry. He has the second most career wins of any high school coach and is one of four high school coaches in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Most incredibly, for 31 years in a row, every senior on his team won a college scholarship.

Roger Mayweather (1961–2020), legendary boxing trainer

Roger Mayweather  was a legendary boxing trainer who trained his nephew, boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather was an excellent boxer himself, a two-time world champion nicknamed “Black Mamba,” who had bouts with Julio Cesar Chavez and Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini. Roger helped his nephew Floyd become one of the greatest boxers in history. Floyd was a world champion in multiple weight classes and finished his career with a record of 50-0.

Tarvaris Jackson (1983–2020), former NFL quarterback

Tarvaris Jackson was a former NFL quarterback who played for the Vikings, Seahawks, and Bills.

Don Shula (1930–2020), longtime Miami Dolphins head coach

Don Shula was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 1970 to 1995, leading the team to two victories and the only perfect season in NFL history.

Jimmy Glenn (2020), New York boxing and bar owner legend

Jimmy Glenn was a legendary New York City boxing trainer and bar owner who ran the famous Times Square establishment Jimmy’s Corner.

Pepper Rogers (1931–2020), legendary college football coach

Pepper Rogers was a legendary college football head coach who roamed the sidelines for Georgia Tech, UCLA, and Kansas.