John Alcindor died in 1924.
Yes, John Wooden did travel to recruit Lou Alcindor, who later became known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Wooden visited Alcindor at his high school, Power Memorial Academy in New York City, to persuade him to consider playing for UCLA. Alcindor ultimately chose UCLA, where he became a key player under Wooden's coaching, leading the team to multiple championships.
Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor.... Lew Alcindor was what he went by at UCLA
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born, Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. or, Lew Alcindor for short. Alcindor changed his name legally to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971, during his conversion from Catholicism to Islam.
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Yes. Lew Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971.
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr.
The Lew Alcindor Rule, named after basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Lew Alcindor), was implemented by the NCAA in 1972 to limit the height advantage in college basketball. Specifically, it prohibited players from dunking the ball during games. The rule was in response to the dominance of Alcindor, who was known for his exceptional height and dunking ability, and it aimed to encourage more diverse offensive strategies in the game. The rule was eventually abolished in 1976.