The amazing John Wooden celebrated the big 9-8 earlier this week, and for that we’re happy. We’re also relieved to know that we won’t have to worry about him plowing into any westside farmer’s markets anytime soon.
You see, Coach Wooden’s car is up for sale on Ebay.
Yeah, every family goes through it. When to hide … er … take the keys away from Dad/Grandpa. Or in the case of Wooden, Great Great Great Great(!) Grandad. But the vehicle that is being offered on Ebay is actually a 1989 Taurus, with a mere 38,000 miles on it. So you I think we both know Coach hasn’t driven for some time.
Now let’s just hope Joe Paterno thinks about what Wooden has done next time he applies the brake.
Or was it the gas?
6:09 pm on October 17th, 2008
A 98-year-old John Wooden probably drives better than 98% of L.A. drivers ages 16 and up.
6:14 pm on October 17th, 2008
Happy birthday to a fine coach and a fine example of leadership with class.
6:16 pm on October 17th, 2008
For Coach Wooden's birthday, I was going to get him a gift certificate to Firestone. But now, never mind.
6:20 pm on October 17th, 2008
So much for my GPS present. Guess I'll just hang on to this then.
6:21 pm on October 17th, 2008
A fine American car owned by a fine American coach. God bless the USA!
6:29 pm on October 17th, 2008
If he autographs the dashboard, I'll take it!
6:31 pm on October 17th, 2008
No bids yet? Where are all you well-moneyed UCLA alums? Have you no love for your Wizard of Westwood?
6:33 pm on October 17th, 2008
Hey, Coach Wooden, I just arranged it over with the guys at Jiffy Lube to give you the biggest & most-extravagant oil change in the history of motoring, and….what? Oh, forget it, then.
6:36 pm on October 17th, 2008
That can't be Coach Wooden's car. I don't see any bumper stickers that say "Ask me about my 10 NCAA national championships & my grandchildren."
6:38 pm on October 17th, 2008
Is it covered by Esurance? Because I kind of have the hots for the Erin Esurance cartoon girl.
6:40 pm on October 17th, 2008
Let me know when Jim Boeheim's Merkur is up for bids.
Or Greg Robinson's Yugo.
6:44 pm on October 17th, 2008
I'm keeping an eye out for Bruce Pearl's Chevy Van, complete with shag carpeting & 8-track stereo surround sound.
6:45 pm on October 17th, 2008
Happy birthday to the Wizard of West wood. but he did turn a blind eye to all the booster perks for his players so he is not a saint. But he was an excellent coach.
6:50 pm on October 17th, 2008
I'm looking for Bobby Knight's Sherman tank. He used to use it to go hunting, but says he wants something more powerful.
6:52 pm on October 17th, 2008
Boy, the economy's so bad that even hall of fame coaches have to sell their cars just to get by.
6:59 pm on October 17th, 2008
I'm putting a down payment on Scotty Bowman's zamboni.
7:02 pm on October 17th, 2008
don't forget to check the ashtrays for any loose change.
7:04 pm on October 17th, 2008
Joe Paterno-John Wooden drag race. Let's do it!