James Spurling Named Distinguished American Award Recipient By NFF Dooley Chapter

Posted Jul 11, 2023
James Spurling, a longtime friend of UNC, has been named recipient of the Distinguished American Award, announced Tuesday by The National Football Foundation's Bill Dooley Chapter. Spurling will be honored at the Pigskin Preview on July 21 at Embassy Suites in Cary. Spurling currently works as the director of Kenan Stadium and Kenan Football Center. (GoHeels.com)

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