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The Most Popular Posts of 2014
From the rise and fall of the Land of Oz theme park in Avery County to the “South’s Woodstock” in the small Iredell County community of Love Valley to the origins of the “Lost Colony” mystery on...
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Championship Win #1 for Dean Smith
Dean Smith (left) with then-freshman Michael Jordan (far right) and two other members of the 1982 UNC basketball team. Image from the Associated Press. On March 29, 1982, UNC basketball Coach Dean...
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Valvano’s 1983 Championship Stuff of Memories for Wolfpack Fans
Coach Jim Valvano and members of the N.C. State men’s basketball team celebrate after their 1983 championship win. Image from the State Archives and copyright the News & Observer. On April 4, 1983,...
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Jim Valvano’s Legacy One of Grit and Determination
Jim Valvano celebrates a victory with his team. Image from N.C. State University Libraries. On April 28, 1993, Jim Valvano died of cancer at the age of 47. Born in Queens, New York, Valvano played...
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Hornets Establish NBA in Charlotte, 1988
The first Charlotte Hornets team with their managers and coaches. Image from the Charlotte Hornets. On November 4, 1988, the original Charlotte Hornets franchise played its first game, a 113-93 loss to...
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At Point Guard, From Rocky Mount, Phil Ford
Phil Ford with Dean Smith, circa 1974-1978. Image from the North Carolina Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill. On February 9, 1956, basketball legend Phil Ford was born in Kannapolis. Ford was raised in...
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Harnett Basketball Contest in 1964 Had 13 Overtimes
A Boone Trail High School boys’ basketball team from the late 1950s. Image from the Harnett County Public Library. On February 29, 1964, Boone Trail High School held off Angier High School to win the...
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Glory Days at Winston-Salem State University, 1967
Earl “The Pearl” Monroe and others bring home the CIAA trophy in 1967. Image from Winston-Salem State University via DigitalNC. On March 17, 1967, the Winston-Salem State University Rams bested the...
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First National Championship for Dean Smith, 1982
Smith celebrates the Tar Heel’s 1982 National Championship win by cutting down a net. Image from Pete Leabo/Associated Press. On March 29, 1982, Dean Smith won his first NCAA national championship with...
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Meadowlark Lemon, Basketball’s Court Jester
Meadowlark Lemon delights entranced youngsters at Nickerson Recreation Center. in Los Angeles, circa 1972. Image from the Los Angeles Public Library. On April 25, 1932, Meadow Lemon III was born in...
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