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Right on Time: Carolina Basketball Great Phil Ford


arrived early for our noon appointment, as if he's still heeding the advice to never be late from former University of North Carolina basketball coach . Since hearing those words more than 45 years ago, Ford has made it a point to be punctual. He sets his watch 10 minutes ahead to avoid being tardy for engagements of any kind. (Walter Magazine)

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Right on Time: Carolina Basketball Great Phil Ford