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PublisherTriumph Books

ISBN-101629371726

ISBN-139781629371726

eBay Product ID (ePID)210348242

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Book TitleDean Smith : more than a Coach

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2015

TopicUnited States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Coaching / Basketball, Basketball

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation

AuthorThe Charlotte the Charlotte Observer

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight17.1 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal796.323092

SynopsisA tribute to the late Dean Smith, called a "coaching legend" by the Basketball Hall of FameWhen he retired as North Carolina's basketball coach in 1997, Dean Smith was the winningest coach in NCAA Division I men's basketball history, leading the Tar Heels to an unprecedented 879 wins in a career that began in 1961. By 2015, when Smith passed away at the age of 83, the coach had become something of a living legend. Beloved by fans and players alike, Coach Smith's legacy was apparent well before his passing. In Dean Smith: More than a Coach, the Charlotte Observer recalls Coach Smith's many accomplishments on and off the court, and reveals the impact he had on the lives of countless others. This commemorative tribute features dozens of rare stories and photographs from the newspaper's archives, and an exclusive introduction from acclaimed Observer columnist Scott Fowler. Whether celebrating Smith's two national championships, his four Coach of the Year awards, or his leadership in inte, A tribute to the late Dean Smith, who was a basketball coaching legend at North Carolina as well as a socially conscious person who did what he thought was right, no matter the consequence. When he retired in 1997, he was the winningest coach in NCAA Division I men's basketball history. Beloved by fans and players alike, Coach Smith's legacy was apparent well before his passing in February 2015. In Dean Smith: More Than A Coach , the Charlotte Observer 's commemorative tribute features rare stories and photographs from the newspaper's archives, with a powerful foreword by Phil Ford, one of North Carolina's all-time great players, as well as the writing of acclaimed Observer columnist Scott Fowler. Whether celebrating Smith's two national championships or his leadership in integrating the North Carolina basketball program, the book is a moving tribute to a beloved man.

LC Classification NumberGV884.S54D32 2015