Greatest former UNC athlete by state (Mississippi): Josh McGee
Posted May 26, 2019
During the four years Josh McGee was North Carolina’s primary placekicker, he experienced completely opposite ends of the football spectrum. Along the way, McGee, a native of Pearl, MS, turned in one of the best kicking careers in UNC history. He was 52-for-72 on field goals and 115-for-120 on extra points finishing his career with 271 points.
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
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