Looking Back At Dean Smith's Retirement 20 Years Later

Posted Oct 9, 2017
When Dean Smith announced his retirement on Oct. 9, 1997, five members of the University joined him on stage for his press conference. There was Bill Guthridge, Smith's longtime assistant. Athletic director Dick Baddour and Chancellor Michael Hooker also had seats. And on both ends of the table were Rick Brewer and Steve Kirschner from the Athletic Communications office. (GoHeels.com)

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