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George Henry Raveling (born June 27, 1937) is an American former college basketball player and coach. He played at Villanova University, and was the head coach at Washington State University (1972–1983), the University of Iowa (1983–1986), and the University of Southern California (1986–1994).
Jan 9, 2015 · George Raveling, the pioneering African-American college basketball coach, crossed paths with Martin Luther King Jr. on a landmark day in 1963.
Nov 17, 2021 · Raveling would become the first Black coach in the history of the Pacific-12 Conference and recruit star NBA players before anyone knew their names. Here is the story of how the Hall of Famer found himself near King at the 1963 March on Washington and own one of the most invaluable items in American history.
Apr 5, 2023 · Jordan, for his part, contends that it wasn’t Vaccaro who persuaded him to join Nike, but rather George Raveling (played in the film by Marlon Wayans), a former NBA player and college...
George Raveling. The fingerprint George Raveling has left on the game of basketball spreads far and wide. From his playing days at Villanova, to coaching stints as far west as USC, to executive positions with Nike that sent him around the globe, Raveling has touched the game at every level.
Coach Rav has been Head Coach at USC, Washington State, & Iowa State, and currently serves as the Director of International Basketball for Nike. Visit his website for Life Lessons, Guest Columns...
George Raveling. Raveling succeeded Lute Olson as head coach at the University of Iowa in 1983, and guided the Hawkeyes to consecutive 20-win seasons and NCAA tournament berths in 1985 and 1986. In 1984, he served as the assistant coach for the USA Olympic men's basketball team.
Apr 28, 2021 · The legendary Civil Rights leader was assassinated at 39 on April 4, 1968. A year later, Raveling’s friend Warren was killed in a car crash. By then, Raveling had long since tucked King’s speech into the pages of a book: a signed autobiography by Harry S. Truman.
Sep 16, 2013 · Fifty years ago, George Raveling was a 26-year-old former college basketball star who was not only one of a quarter-million people to witness Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a...
Apr 28, 2021 · George Raveling, Washington State University’s head men’s basketball coach from 1972 to 1983, loved every second of it.
