Kirschner: A Historical Day

Posted Oct 9, 2013
It was Wednesday, October 8, 1997, seven days before the first practice of what was to be Dean Smith's 37th year as head coach. Coach Smith asked me to come to his office whereupon I was met not only by him, but also Director of Athletics Dick Baddour and assistant coach Bill Guthridge, who had matching 'you're not going to believe this' looks on their faces. (GoHeels.com)

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