One for the books: 1957 UNC vs. Duke

Posted Nov 10, 2016
UNC will meet Duke on the gridiron for the 103rd time tonight. Of the 102 previous meetings, Carolina claims 61 wins in the series that dates back to 1888. With the rivalry about to play out one more time, Hugh Morton collection volunteer Jack Hilliard looks back 59 seasons to one of those UNC victories that Tar Heels like to recall as “one for the books.” (UNC.edu)

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