Chansky’s Notebook: Oldest ‘Tar Heel’ Shoots for 100

Posted Aug 27, 2019
The oldest living Tar Heel athlete has one more goal in mind. Bobby Gersten, whose 99th birthday was Monday, has set his sights on another milestone in his remarkable life. “I hope we can be back together one year from today,” Gersten said at a gathering at The Cedars retirement community, where he's lived since relocating to Chapel Hill a decade ago. (Chapelboro.com)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

Jason DeCaro, Caden Glauber Earn Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist Recognition
UNC pitchers Jason DeCaro and Caden Glauber have been selected as semifinalists for the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy, given annually to the top player in...
Thu May 14, 2026

UNC Baseball To Wrap Regular Season With Road Trip To NC State
The Diamond Heels will conclude their regular-season run with a cross-town, three-game road trip to face NC State beginning Thursday. The rivals have faced off...
Thu May 14, 2026

Meet UNC Baseball’s 'Doctor'
One Saturday Carter French was playing right field and scoring four runs in a 22-5 win against Duke. A week later, the Tar Heel senior...
Wed May 13, 2026

Tar Heels swat season-high four homers to win slugfest at UNCW
The home run derby was a draw, but No. 2 UNC Baseball prevailed in the game. Carolina hit a season-high four home runs to knock...
Wed May 13, 2026