UNC Football Statues, Busts and Plaques: The Tar Heels Tier 1

Posted Jun 22, 2025
Charlie Justice was the only two-time runner-up for the Heisman Trophy until Arkansas’ Darren McFadden fell short twice a decade ago. Justice was UNC’s all-time total yardage leader until the early 1990s, as he did everything for the Tar Heels. Art Weiner played both ways at end and led the nation in receiving as a senior with 52 receptions and 762 yards. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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