When Ross Greenberg, President of HBO Sports, called up producer/editor George Roy with the bright idea of an hour documentary on the most incredible dynasty in the history of sports – UCLA’s run of 10 national basketball championships in 12 years – surely Mr. Roy was both tempted and nervous.
The task was both a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and seemingly impossible. Just to make things interesting, Mr. Greenberg and Mr. Roy figured that the story would be even more remarkable if told within the complex context of the tumultuous social upheaval of the1960s and 1970s.
Could it be done honestly about the times, the tensions, and the unbelievably great teams that set records that will never be broken? Was there a way to communicate the unique teamwork that was the fabric of this artistic tapestry woven together by John Wooden, the greatest coach of all time, at any level, in any sport?
Read this review of the upcoming HBO special The UCLA Dynasty exclusively at HOFMAG.com.
Great story, but the greatest sports dynasty ever? Has the writer forgotten about the Yankees, Celtics or Montreal?
Comment by Don41 — March 23, 2007 @ 5:22 pm
Does anyone really think UCLA has a shot? I noticed that they’re third on the HOF poll.
Comment by Don41 — March 31, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
Coach Woodens Record during those years was 327 -23…relax already with your Yankees Celtics and Montreal…..
Comment by effiewarren — March 31, 2007 @ 3:38 pm
effie, effie, effie … the writer was referring to team dynasties - hence, Yankees, Celtics,and Canadians. I agree Wooden was one of the all-time great coaches.
Comment by Don41 — April 1, 2007 @ 12:20 pm
last time I checked, coach wooden’s ucla TEAMS played those games..including the 88 wins in a row…..that was a team dynasty……even the greatest pro basketball coach ever, phi jackson couldn’t have won games without players…..
Comment by effiewarren — April 1, 2007 @ 10:55 pm
UCLA’s dynasty is remarkable when you consider rhe constant turn over of athletes. The Yankees,
Celtics, and Canadians were pro teams that had the advantage of keeping a core of great athletes over a long period of time. At no time did Wooden ever have an athlete for more than
a three year period.
Comment by mikecar — April 9, 2007 @ 12:02 am