Honor Confirmed For 1980 Olympic Team
Posted Dec 28, 2007
Members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team, including several Tar Heels, have received belated recognition as recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress. The honors were confirmed on Dec. 17 for the 461 members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team, among them Karen Shelton (field hockey), Sue Walsh (swimming) and Al Wood (basketball).
(Tar Heel Blue)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Henri Veesaar Selected By Atlanta Hawks In NBA DraftA lifelong dream came true Wednesday for North Carolina’s Henri Veesaar when he heard his name called with the No. 52 pick in the 2026...
Wed Jun 24, 2026Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson Is UNC's Highest NBA Draft Pick In 2 Decades
Caleb Wilson goes No. 4 to the Chicago Bulls and it's great news for the Tar Heels. He's the highest draft pick for UNC Basketball...
Wed Jun 24, 2026
Caleb Wilson's selection at No. 4 in NBA Draft puts him among UNC Basketball royalty
There are several ways to be considered a legend at a blue-blood program like UNC. One criteria would be where a player is selected in...
Wed Jun 24, 2026
Video: Caleb Wilson drafted by Chicago Bulls with 4th overall pick
Watch as NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces on Tuesday night that the Chicago Bulls have selected North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the fourth overall...
Wed Jun 24, 2026