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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, the pioneering African-American college basketball coach, crossed paths with Martin Luther King Jr. on a landmark day in 1963.
Nov 17, 2021 · From prodigious basketball player to pioneering coach, George Raveling had a colossal impact on the sport and its recruitment of Black players. He also came of age during the civil rights movement, however, and was not only present at Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech — but was given the original copy.
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 · 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...
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...
