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UCLA Legend John Wooden Falls; Fractures Wrist and Collarbone

Mar 1, 2008 – 2:23 AM
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Shiloh Carder

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UCLA legend John Wooden fell at his condo on Thursday night and has been hospitalized with a fractured wrist and collarbone.
"Dad's spirits are good," [daughter Nan] Muehlhausen said in a statement. "He is up and joking around with the family. He will probably be in the hospital for a couple of more days before he goes home."

"We appreciate everyone's concern, but we are requesting that people do not call the hospital and do not try to visit Dad at this time," Muehlhausen said.

At his age, a fall is no joke. Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries, hospitalizations and death among the elderly. The 97-year old Wooden was hospitalized a year ago with diverticulitis and is currently walking around with a cane. Still, he is quite active in the UCLA Bruins program.

So it is great news to hear that he should be fine. Every college basketball fan wishes him the very best and a speedy recovery.
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