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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.
- 879–254 (.776)
- February 28, 1931, Emporia, Kansas, U.S.
- Kansas
- February 7, 2015 (aged 83), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.
Feb 25, 2024 · Dean Smith (born February 28, 1931, Emporia, Kansas, U.S.—died February 7, 2015, Chapel Hill, North Carolina) 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.
Feb 8, 2015 · ESPN. Dean Smith, who coached North Carolina to two men's basketball national titles, died Saturday night at the age of 83.
Feb 8, 2015 · Dean Smith, the North Carolina basketball coach, after the Tar Heels defeated Georgetown for the N.C.A.A. championship in 1982. Pete Leabo/Associated Press. By Richard Goldstein. Feb. 8, 2015.
Feb 8, 2015 · The legendary college basketball coach died at age 83 in 2015, leaving behind a lasting legacy of two national titles and 879 wins. His former players, friends and peers from various sports paid tribute to him on social media and expressed their gratitude for his influence and impact.
- Troy Machir
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 9, 2015 · John Feinstein, sportswriter and author, talks about the life and legacy of Dean Smith, the former head coach of men's basketball at the University of North Carolina. He died at age 83 and was known for his mentorship to players, especially Michael Jordan, and his activism on social issues.
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