Raising money, playing golf and being a grandparent: Roy Williams dons retirement hat in style

Posted Feb 17, 2023
Roy Williams has found a new comfort zone in retirement. Williams, known as a natty dresser as head coach of the North Carolina men’s basketball team, donned the UNC Ramses mascot headgear and garb to raise money for cancer research. During Super Bowl 57, Williams made a surprise appearance in a WRAL-TV ad to advocate for cancer research. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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