Half Man, Half Amazing: The Ageless Saga of Vince Carter

Posted Jul 30, 2018
On February 5th, 1999, Britney Spears’ “Baby One More Time” was No. 1 on the music charts. The Matrix was two months from premiering. The Tennessee Oilers had just completed their last season before changing their name to the Titans. And (thanks to a lockout-shortened season) Vince Carter played his first game as an NBA basketball player. (Tar Heel Blog)

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