Jack Cobb Basketball News & Bio

Name: Jack Cobb Hometown: Orange, VA High School: Woodberry Forest Born: August 4, 1904 Died: September 9, 1966 Notes: 3x basketball consensus All-American; Retired UNC jersey Related: Sam McDonald | Cartwright Carmichael | Billy Devin | Henry Lineberger

Top 3 Basketball Tar Heels From Before 1940
Jack Cobb was the 1926 National Player of the Year, three-time All-America in 1924, 1925, and 1926, three-time All-Southern Conference in 1924, 1925, and 1926,...
Fri May 16, 2025

UNC Basketball History: Decorated Tar Heels
UNC’s history includes many of the greatest names college basketball has ever known. Below is a deep list of Tar Heels that have achieved significant...
Wed Jun 19, 2024

Top 25 Players In UNC Basketball History: No. 12 - Jack Cobb
Former North Carolina guard/forward Jack Cobb was National Player of the Year in 1926, a three-time All-American, a three-time All-Southern Conference selection, Patterson Medal recipient,...
Tue Jun 15, 2021

A look back at events since UNC began its 55-0 home win streak against Clemson
The first game between UNC and Clemson was January 15, 1926, a 50-20 Carolina victory. The Heels were led by All American Jack Cobb whose...
Wed Jan 19, 2011