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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. Smith coached from 1961 to 1997 and retired with 879 victories, which was the NCAA Division I men ...

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3. apnews.com › article › 1210cd26dc4a4d8fa89204a662f43a3cNorth Carolina coaching great Dean Smith dies at 83 | AP News

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   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. But he also was an innovator who left a lasting influence on the sport, as well as someone known for ...

4. www.sportingnews.com › us › ncaa-basketballFriends, players, colleagues mourn death of Dean Smith

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   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.

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6. www.britannica.com › biography › Dean-SmithDean Smith | Legendary Basketball Coach & Educator | Britannica

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   May 17, 2024 · Dean Smith (born February 28, 1931, Emporia, Kansas, U.S.—died February 7, 2015, Chapel Hill, North Carolina) was an American collegiate basketball coach at the University of North Carolina (1961–97) who, with 879 career victories, retired as the most successful men’s collegiate basketball coach; his record was broken by Bob Knight in 2007.

7. www.sportingnews.com › us › ncaa-basketballLegendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith dead at 83

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   Feb 8, 2015 · Smith coached UNC from 1961 to 1997, winning two NCAA titles and retiring as college basketball's all-time winningest coach. He had dementia and withdrew from the public spotlight in recent years.

8. www.nbcsports.com › college-basketball › newsLegendary former North Carolina coach Dean Smith dies at age ...

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   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.

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   Who is Dean Smith?

   • Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day. Dean Smith was more than simply a basketball coach.

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   Who was Dean Edwards Smith?

   • 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.

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   Why is it called Dean Smith Center?

   • In 1982, Smith was the recipient of the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement presented by Awards Council member Coach Tom Landry. The basketball arena at North Carolina, the Dean Smith Center, was named for Smith. It is also widely referred to as the "Dean Dome."

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   How old was Dean Smith when he died?

   • "Dean Smith, One Of The Greatest Innovators In College Basketball, Dead At 83". Forbes. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. ^ Smith, Dean (2002). A Coach's Life. New York: Random House. ^ "Scouting; The Coach's Wife Battles Playboy". The New York Times. July 15, 1986. p. 24. Archived from the original on December 31, 2019.

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10. www.espn.com › espn › featurePrecious Memories -- The Dean Smith story - ESPN

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    Mar 5, 2014 · For 36 years as the Tar Heels' head coach, Dean Smith built a family. He created a shared identity for the legions of UNC fans who still buy the tickets and wear the T-shirts and paint their dens ...