UCLA Bruins legendary coach John Wooden is getting a special piece of recognition starting this upcoming weekend. On February 24, 2024, the USPS will release the John Wooden stamp.
The announcement of the USPS releasing the stamp came in 2023, but the release date officially is on Saturday and will be made available at USPS.
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block had this to say about the Wooden stamp back in 2023:
“This stamp is a tribute to Coach Wooden’s remarkable and widespread impact, which extends far beyond UCLA and far beyond basketball. His success on the court was unparalleled, and he remains a model of integrity and excellence in athletics. But the values he stood for and the timeless wisdom he shared have spread even further, influencing generations of leaders from all walks of life.”
Three-time Purdue All-American John Wooden has a stamp coming out. The lady at the West Lafayette post office is excited. pic.twitter.com/WRehZvZJ4c
— Kyle (@K_McCall_IN) February 22, 2024
The stamps cost $13.60 for a sheet of 20 and are a perfect keepsake for UCLA and John Wooden fans.
A sneak preview of the stamp was released earlier in February, and the official artwork is quite the tribute to Wooden.