September 9, 1966(1966-09-09) (aged 62) Greenville, North Carolina
Nationality
American
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school
Woodberry Forest (Woodberry Forest, Virginia)
College
North Carolina (1923–1926)
Position
Forward
Career highlights and awards
3× Consensus All-American (1924–1926)
3× All-Southern (1924–1926)
National player of the year (1926)
Helms national champion (1924)
Jersey retired by North Carolina Tar Heels
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