Chansky’s Notebook: A Chance To Shine

Posted Sep 10, 2018
Charlie Scott was humble and brilliant. The first black scholarship athlete at UNC and the first true basketball star in the ACC was finally inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame. Why that award took more than 30 years after his playing career ended is a mystery. But when Scott stepped to the podium Friday, he delivered a heart-warming and humble acceptance speech. (Chapelboro.com)

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