Vault Gallery: Iconic UNC Pictures

SI Staff | Feb 10, 2009

Vault Gallery: Iconic UNC Pictures /

Vault Gallery: Iconic UNC Pictures

Frank McGuire

Tar Heels coach Frank McGuire and his players smile for the camera before a game. Send comments to siwriters@simail.com.

Frank McGuire

Frank McGuire talks to his players during halftime at the annual Dixie Classic in Raleigh, N.C.

North Carolina Tar Heels

Frank McGuire and the Tar Heels huddle during a time out.

Frank McGuire and Tommy Kearns

Frank McGuire poses with point guard Tommy Kearns.

Michael Jordan

This game-winning shot at the 1982 NCAA Championship made North Carolina national champions and introduced the country to freshman Michael Jordan.

Dean Smith and John Thompson

North Carolina coach Dean Smith embraces Georgetown's John Thompson after the Tar Heels defeated Georgetown for the national championship.

Matt Doherty

Matt Doherty drives during the national semifinal game against Houston.

Sam Perkins

Sam Perkins posts up against Houston.

James Worthy

North Carolina forward James Worthy celebrates after the Tar Heels won the national championship.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan enjoys some down time by playing a game of Ms. Pac-Man.

Sam Perkins, Michael Jordan and Dean Smith

Coach Dean Smith enjoys a laugh with his star players, Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins.

Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins

Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins show their studious side. Send comments to siwriters@simail.com.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan bears down on defense.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan shows off his athleticism during a game against Clemson. Also pictured is Horace Grant, who would go on to win three NBA championships with Jordan as a member of the Chicago Bulls.

North Carolina Tar Heels

Coach Dean Smith and the rest of the Tar Heels, including Kenny Smith (30).

Rasheed Wallace

Rasheed Wallace coverts an open dunk during a game against Maryland.

Antawn Jamison

Antawn Jamison waits at the scorer's table, hoping to check in during a game against Duke.

North Carolina Tar Heels

Dean Smith draws up a play during a second-round NCAA Tournament game against Colorado.

Julius Peppers

Julius Peppers attempts a layup over a Penn State defender during Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament. Peppers, who also played football for the Tar Heels, went on to become an NFL standout.

Rashad McCants

Rashad McCants gets in a stretch prior to the Tar Heels matchup with Duke.

Marvin Williams

North Carolina's Marvin Williams is lifted by fans after the Tar Heels defeated Duke, 75-73, in the regular season finale.

Roy Williams

Coach Roy Williams exchanges pleasantries with a referee during a game against Wake Forest.

Tyler Hansbrough

Tyler Hansbrough remains one of North Carolina's most beloved players of all time. Send comments to siwriters@simail.com.

Published Feb 10, 2009

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