UNC's oldest basketball alum to lead Final Four pre-game pep rally/parade

Posted Mar 31, 2017
96-year-old North Carolina athletic legend Bobby Gersten will lead a fun exercise event and pre-game Final Four pep rally/parade to promote physical fitness and support the Tar Heels on Saturday, April 1 at noon beginning at the Old Well on UNC's campus. Bobby G. will lead students and whoever else wants to join in a ½ mile fun exercise event to promote physical fitness. (UNC Walk for Health)

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