From preps to college to pros, new NC Sports HOF inductee Julius Peppers shone brightly in NC

Posted Aug 18, 2021
It’s hard to imagine now after a Lombardi Award, nine Pro Bowl selections, several retired jersey numbers, and the fourth-most sacks in NFL history, but Julius Peppers didn’t consider himself a football player when he was young. He was more interested in playing basketball. “I had to be somewhat convinced to come try out for the football team." (North State Journal)

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