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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).
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...
Jan 9, 2015 · George Raveling, a pioneering African-American basketball coach, acquired a rare copy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech at the March on Washington in 1963. Learn how he got it and why he keeps it as a priceless memento.
Nov 17, 2021 · George Raveling was a pioneering basketball coach who recruited NBA stars and witnessed Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. He asked King for a copy of the speech and kept it in a vault for decades.
George Raveling is a father, a husband, a Coach, and a mentor to many. Coach Rav has been Head Coach at USC, Washington State, & Iowa State, and currently serves as the Director of International...
Sep 16, 2013 · George Raveling was a volunteer security guard at the 1963 March on Washington and received a copy of Martin Luther King's speech from him. He kept it for decades and shared it with a reporter in 1984.
Aug 28, 2003 · Forty years ago today, George Raveling found himself on stage as Martin Luther King delivered his I Have a Dream speech. Raveling had just finished a career as an All-American basketball player...
