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Dean Edwards Smith (February 28, 1931 – February 7, 2015) was an American men's college basketball head coach. Called a "coaching legend" by the Basketball Hall of Fame , he coached for 36 years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill .
Feb 9, 2015 · Dean Smith was more than simply a basketball coach. Yes, the retired Hall of Famer left North Carolina as the winningest coach in men’s history after capturing two national titles along with the 1976 Olympic gold medal and coaching some of the sport’s biggest names, Michael Jordan among them.
Feb 8, 2015 · The legendary college basketball coach died at age 83 in 2015. He led North Carolina to two national titles and coached stars like Michael Jordan, Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant.
- Troy Machir
Feb 8, 2015 · Dean Smith, who built the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team into a perennial national power in his 36 years at Chapel Hill and became one of the game’s most respected...
Feb 8, 2015 · Legendary University of North Carolina head basketball coach Dean Smith – a man who left his mark on young men both on and off the court – died Saturday evening at the age of 83, according to...
Feb 8, 2015 · Legendary North Carolina coach elevated sport and fought for justice off the court.
Feb 8, 2015 · Smith led the Tar Heels to two national titles and retired as college basketball's all-time wins leader. He also played and coached at Kansas, served in the Air Force and won an Olympic gold medal.
