U.S. Postal Service to Honor Late UCLA Coach John Wooden with Commemorative Stamp

The stamp, set to go on sale next year, pays tribute to Wooden's remarkable impact on basketball and beyond, symbolizing UCLA's success under his tenure.

Late UCLA basketball coach John Wooden will be honored with a commemorative postage stamp by the U.S. Postal Service, set to go on sale early next year.
Wooden is the second college basketball coach to be honored with a stamp, following James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, who received a stamp in 1961.
The stamp will feature an original portrait of Wooden at courtside in the early 1970s, with his name printed in UCLA's colors, blue and gold.
In the stamp's background, two players, one attempting a jump shot and the other playing defense, represent UCLA's four undefeated seasons and 10 National Championships under Wooden's tenure.
Wooden, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 99, is remembered for his remarkable impact on basketball and beyond, influencing generations of leaders from all walks of life.