The John R Wooden Award for Player of the Year is
given annually to the most outstanding college basketball player. For the
2003/2004 season, this award was given to Saint Joseph’s University’s Jameer
Nelson. After leading Chester High School to the State Championship in 2000,
Jameer led the hawks to a 27-0 regular season record and a number 1 seed in the
NCAA Tournament in the 2003/2004 season. He is currently in his twelfth NBA
season. Jameer’s 2004 Wooden Award is now on display at the Sports Legends of
Delaware County Museum. This Sports Rarity will be on display for visitors
during February 2016, compliments of the Saint Joseph’s University Athletic
Department and it’s Director of Athletics, Dominick DiJulia. The museum is
located at 301 Iven Avenue in Radnor, Pa. It is open from 9am to 3pm on Monday
through Friday and on certain weekend days by appointment. For more information
contact Jim Vankoski at vankoski21@comcast.net or call 610-909-4919.
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