Tar Heel Trailblazer: Ricky Lanier

Posted Feb 6, 2014
Ricardo 'Ricky' Lanier's impact on Carolina football goes far beyond a single line in the media guide. In the fall of 1967, he became the first African-American scholarship football player in Carolina history. Lanier was standout for Coach Herman Boone (of Remember the Titans fame) at Williamston's E.J. Hayes High School, once scoring 13 touchdowns in a single game, a state record. (GoHeels.com)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Lawrence Taylor to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame
Lawrence Taylor recorded 73.5 of his 132.5 career sacks in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Now he will be inducted into the state's Hall of Fame...
Fri Jul 17, 2026

Video: Bill Belichick Friday ACC Kickoff Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Friday afternoon as part of the Atlantic Coast Conference's annual Kickoff event in...
Fri Jul 17, 2026

Schools tried to lure Melkart Abou Jaoude, Jordan Shipp with big money last season
There were plenty of schools that wanted to flash big money at defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude and wide receiver Jordan Shipp to lure them...
Fri Jul 17, 2026

Video: UNC Football Player Breakout Interviews At ACC Kickoff
North Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude, offensive lineman Christo Kelly, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp speak with reporters on Friday morning during a breakout...
Fri Jul 17, 2026