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- Role of a Lifetime: Larry Farmer and the UCLA Bruins
- Title
- Role of a Lifetime: Larry Farmer and the UCLA Bruins
- Contributor
- Jamaal Wilkes (Afterword by)
- EAN
- 9781595801159
- ISBN
- 9781595801159
- Release Date
- 06/04/2023
- Release Year
- 2023
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Book Title
- Role of a Lifetime: Larry Farmer and the Ucla Bruins
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- Santa Monica Press
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- General, Sports
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 21.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 348 Pages
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Role of a Lifetime is the story of the crucial role Larry Farmer played on teams that won three NCAA titles for UCLA under Coach John Wooden. Farmer's record at UCLA was 89-1, the greatest winning percentage in NCAA history. (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 88-2.) Role of a Lifetime also details how Farmer, a self-taught player from the playgrounds of Denver, managed to secure a full scholarship, make the varsity team as a sophomore, and ultimately become the head basketball coach at UCLA at the age of 30--the first black head coach for any sport at UCLA. The book chronicles the reactions of black leaders to his role as the first black head coach, as well as the inside politics that led him to resign after three years as coach, just days after accepting a two-year extension. Farmer also shares new insights about UCLA athletic booster Sam Gilbert and his role in the team's NCAA probation. Farmer's insider perspective during UCLA basketball's most fabled period, combined with his natural ability to relate entertaining and informative anecdotes about legendary figures such as John Wooden, Bill Walton, Jamaal Wilkes, Reggie Miller, and many other famous players and coaches from throughout the world of college basketball, makes Role of a Lifetime a must-have for all Bruin fans and fans of basketball everywhere!
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Santa Monica Press
ISBN-10
1595801154
ISBN-13
9781595801159
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26057287260
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Book Title
Role of a Lifetime: Larry Farmer and the Ucla Bruins
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
General, Sports
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
348 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
21.9 Oz
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Gv884
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"Larry became an integral part of what is regularly considered to be the greatest college basketball team of all time." --Bill Walton, Basketball Hall of Fame "Larry Farmer has the greatest won-loss record of any person who has played college basketball . . . I am blessed to call him my friend." --Jim Harrick, coach of UCLA's 1995 National Championship team and 1995 Naismith National Coach of the Year "In my dad's Pyramid of Success there is a category entitled Team Spirit. My dad always thought Larry was the living example of team spirit." --Nan Wooden, Coach Wooden's daughter "Larry Farmer was a key contributor and important part of our record winning streak and the two NCAA Championships we won together in 1972 and '73 under iconic Coach John Wooden. In 1973, Larry was our senior team captain, helping to lead our team to a second consecutive unbeaten 30-0 record. His consistent offense, defensive tenacity, and tough rebounding inspired teammates and fans alike. Simply put, Larry was the consummate UCLA teammate." --Jamaal Wilkes, Basketball Hall of Fame "At UCLA, Larry was always the rock of the team, the ultimate team player, and a great friend." --Henry Bibby, UCLA and NBA Champion "I was part of the coaching staff that recruited Larry to UCLA. We never saw him play except on the tape he sent us. We were convinced he could be an important component for UCLA basketball success . . . We won three NCAA National Championships and had 89 wins with only one loss during his three years on the varsity team. Larry always gave his best effort, was an outstanding defensive player, and was an unselfish team player. I hired Larry as one of my assistant coaches . . . Larry had a unique, successful career." --Gary Cunningham, former UCLA player and head coach "The ultimate success of any team or organization rests in understanding how to play a role. For Larry Farmer's entire basketball career, as both a player and coach, and in all circumstances, he has made sacrifices for the betterment of the teams around him. In this book you will be encouraged with laughter, given fond memories, and an understanding of just how Larry makes a Hall of Fame of difference for those around him. Enjoy!" --Ann Meyers Drysdale, Basketball Hall of Fame "Larry Farmer truly represented UCLA with fantastic passion and pride. He loved wearing those four magic letters: U-C-L-A. Role of a Lifetime w ill take you on a journey through his love affair with the Bruins!" --Dick Vitale, ESPN Senior College Basketball Analyst, "Larry became an integral part of what is regularly considered to be the greatest college basketball team of all time." --Bill Walton, Basketball Hall of Fame "Larry Farmer has the greatest won-loss record of any person who has played college basketball . . . I am blessed to call him my friend." --Jim Harrick, coach of UCLA's 1995 National Championship team and 1995 Naismith National Coach of the Year "In my dad's Pyramid of Success there is a category entitled Team Spirit. My dad always thought Larry was the living example of team spirit." --Nan Wooden, Coach Wooden's daughter "Larry Farmer was a key contributor and important part of our record winning streak and the two NCAA Championships we won together in 1972 and '73 under iconic Coach John Wooden. In 1973, Larry was our senior team captain, helping to lead our team to a second consecutive unbeaten 30-0 record. His consistent offense, defensive tenacity, and tough rebounding inspired teammates and fans alike. Simply put, Larry was the consummate UCLA teammate." --Jamaal Wilkes, Basketball Hall of Fame "At UCLA, Larry was always the rock of the team, the ultimate team player, and a great friend." --Henry Bibby, UCLA and NBA Champion "I was part of the coaching staff that recruited Larry to UCLA. We never saw him play except on the tape he sent us. We were convinced he could be an important component for UCLA basketball success . . . We won three NCAA National Championships and had 89 wins with only one loss during his three years on the varsity team. Larry always gave his best effort, was an outstanding defensive player, and was an unselfish team player. I hired Larry as one of my assistant coaches . . . Larry had a unique, successful career." --Gary Cunningham, former UCLA player and head coach "The ultimate success of any team or organization rests in understanding how to play a role. For Larry Farmer's entire basketball career, as both a player and coach, and in all circumstances, he has made sacrifices for the betterment of the teams around him. In this book you will be encouraged with laughter, given fond memories, and an understanding of just how Larry makes a Hall of Fame of difference for those around him. Enjoy!" --Ann Meyers Drysdale, Basketball Hall of Fame "Larry Farmer truly represented UCLA with fantastic passion and pride. He loved wearing those four magic letters: U-C-L-A. Role of a Lifetime w ill take you on a journey through his love affair with the Bruins!" --Dick Vitale, ESPN senior college basketball analyst "Larry Farmer's journey is one we can all learn from. Role of a Lifetime is much more than a basketball book about UCLA, but rather a series of real life stories that teach the life lessons he learned through his experiences. Coach Farmer is a man of integrity, and the core values he developed throughout his life and career are a game plan for us all to follow. Taking lessons from this book will make us better human beings." --Seth Greenberg, two-time ACC coach of the year and ESPN college basketball analyst, "Larry became an integral part of what is regularly considered to be the greatest college basketball team of all time." --Bill Walton, Basketball Hall of Fame "Larry Farmer truly represented UCLA with fantastic passion and pride. He loved wearing those four magic letters: U-C-L-A. Role of a Lifetime w ill take you on a journey through his love affair with the Bruins!" --Dick Vitale, ESPN senior college basketball analyst "Larry Farmer's journey is one we can all learn from. Role of a Lifetime is much more than a basketball book about UCLA, but rather a series of real life stories that teach the life lessons he learned through his experiences. Coach Farmer is a man of integrity, and the core values he developed throughout his life and career are a game plan for us all to follow. Taking lessons from this book will make us better human beings." --Seth Greenberg, two-time ACC coach of the year and ESPN college basketball analyst "Larry Farmer has the greatest won-loss record of any person who has played college basketball . . . I am blessed to call him my friend." --Jim Harrick, coach of UCLA's 1995 National Championship team and 1995 Naismith National Coach of the Year "In my dad's Pyramid of Success there is a category entitled Team Spirit. My dad always thought Larry was the living example of team spirit." --Nan Wooden, Coach Wooden's daughter "Larry Farmer was a key contributor and important part of our record winning streak and the two NCAA Championships we won together in 1972 and '73 under iconic Coach John Wooden. In 1973, Larry was our senior team captain, helping to lead our team to a second consecutive unbeaten 30-0 record. His consistent offense, defensive tenacity, and tough rebounding inspired teammates and fans alike. Simply put, Larry was the consummate UCLA teammate." --Jamaal Wilkes, Basketball Hall of Fame " Role of a Lifetime shares what it was like to be a Bruin--in our practices, in our locker room, on the court, in Coach Wooden's office--back in the day when we dominated. It also gives insight into the importance of Larry Farmer's role on our championship teams. The pages with Farm's definition of a role player should be required reading for anyone who plays or coaches in today's game." --Henry Bibby, UCLA and NBA Champion "I was part of the coaching staff that recruited Larry to UCLA. We never saw him play except on the tape he sent us. We were convinced he could be an important component for UCLA basketball success . . . We won three NCAA National Championships and had 89 wins with only one loss during his three years on the varsity team. Larry always gave his best effort, was an outstanding defensive player, and was an unselfish team player. I hired Larry as one of my assistant coaches . . . Larry had a unique, successful career." --Gary Cunningham, former UCLA player and head coach "The ultimate success of any team or organization rests in understanding how to play a role. For Larry Farmer's entire basketball career, as both a player and coach, and in all circumstances, he has made sacrifices for the betterment of the teams around him. In this book you will be encouraged with laughter, given fond memories, and an understanding of just how Larry makes a Hall of Fame of difference for those around him. Enjoy!" --Ann Meyers Drysdale, Basketball Hall of Fame, "Larry became an integral part of what is regularly considered to be the greatest college basketball team of all time." --Bill Walton, Basketball Hall of Fame "Larry Farmer has the greatest won-loss record of any person who has played college basketball . . . I am blessed to call him my friend." --Jim Harrick, coach of UCLA's 1995 National Championship team and 1995 Naismith National Coach of the Year "In my dad's Pyramid of Success there is a category entitled Team Spirit. My dad always thought Larry was the living example of team spirit." --Nan Wooden, Coach Wooden's daughter "Larry Farmer was a key contributor and important part of our record winning streak and the two NCAA Championships we won together in 1972 and '73 under iconic Coach John Wooden. In 1973, Larry was our senior team captain, helping to lead our team to a second consecutive unbeaten 30-0 record. His consistent offense, defensive tenacity, and tough rebounding inspired teammates and fans alike. Simply put, Larry was the consummate UCLA teammate." --Jamaal Wilkes, Basketball Hall of Fame "At UCLA, Larry was always the rock of the team, the ultimate team player, and a great friend." --Henry Bibby, UCLA and NBA Champion "I was part of the coaching staff that recruited Larry to UCLA. We never saw him play except on the tape he sent us. We were convinced he could be an important component for UCLA basketball success . . . We won three NCAA National Championships and had 89 wins with only one loss during his three years on the varsity team. Larry always gave his best effort, was an outstanding defensive player, and was an unselfish team player. I hired Larry as one of my assistant coaches . . . Larry had a unique, successful career." --Gary Cunningham, former UCLA player and head coach "The ultimate success of any team or organization rests in understanding how to play a role. For Larry Farmer's entire basketball career, as both a player and coach, and in all circumstances, he has made sacrifices for the betterment of the teams around him. In this book you will be encouraged with laughter, given fond memories, and an understanding of just how Larry makes a Hall of Fame of difference for those around him. Enjoy!" --Ann Meyers Drysdale, Basketball Hall of Fame, "Larry became an integral part of what is regularly considered to be the greatest college basketball team of all time." --Bill Walton, Basketball Hall of Fame "Larry Farmer has the greatest won-loss record of any person who has played college basketball . . . I am blessed to call him my friend." --Jim Harrick, coach of UCLA's 1995 National Championship team and 1995 Naismith National Coach of the Year "In my dad's Pyramid of Success there is a category entitled Team Spirit. My dad always thought Larry was the living example of team spirit." --Nan Wooden, Coach Wooden's daughter "Larry Farmer was a key contributor and important part of our record winning streak and the two NCAA Championships we won together in 1972 and '73 under iconic Coach John Wooden. In 1973, Larry was our senior team captain, helping to lead our team to a second consecutive unbeaten 30-0 record. His consistent offense, defensive tenacity, and tough rebounding inspired teammates and fans alike. Simply put, Larry was the consummate UCLA teammate." --Jamaal Wilkes, Basketball Hall of Fame " Role of a Lifetime shares what it was like to be a Bruin--in our practices, in our locker room, on the court, in Coach Wooden's office--back in the day when we dominated. It also gives insight into the importance of Larry Farmer's role on our championship teams. The pages with Farm's definition of a role player should be required reading for anyone who plays or coaches in today's game." --Henry Bibby, UCLA and NBA Champion "I was part of the coaching staff that recruited Larry to UCLA. We never saw him play except on the tape he sent us. We were convinced he could be an important component for UCLA basketball success . . . We won three NCAA National Championships and had 89 wins with only one loss during his three years on the varsity team. Larry always gave his best effort, was an outstanding defensive player, and was an unselfish team player. I hired Larry as one of my assistant coaches . . . Larry had a unique, successful career." --Gary Cunningham, former UCLA player and head coach "The ultimate success of any team or organization rests in understanding how to play a role. For Larry Farmer's entire basketball career, as both a player and coach, and in all circumstances, he has made sacrifices for the betterment of the teams around him. In this book you will be encouraged with laughter, given fond memories, and an understanding of just how Larry makes a Hall of Fame of difference for those around him. Enjoy!" --Ann Meyers Drysdale, Basketball Hall of Fame "Larry Farmer truly represented UCLA with fantastic passion and pride. He loved wearing those four magic letters: U-C-L-A. Role of a Lifetime w ill take you on a journey through his love affair with the Bruins!" --Dick Vitale, ESPN senior college basketball analyst "Larry Farmer's journey is one we can all learn from. Role of a Lifetime is much more than a basketball book about UCLA, but rather a series of real life stories that teach the life lessons he learned through his experiences. Coach Farmer is a man of integrity, and the core values he developed throughout his life and career are a game plan for us all to follow. Taking lessons from this book will make us better human beings." --Seth Greenberg, two-time ACC coach of the year and ESPN college basketball analyst
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