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<DIV>A tribute to the late Dean Smith, who was a basketball coaching legend at North Carolina as well as a socially conscious person who did what he thought was right, no matter the consequence. When he retired in 1997, he was the winningest coach in NCAA Division I men&#39;s basketball history. Beloved by fans and players alike, Coach Smith&#39;s legacy was apparent well before his passing in February 2015. In <I>Dean Smith: More Than A Coach</I>, the <I>Charlotte Observer</I>&#39;s commemorative tribute features rare stories and photographs from the newspaper&#39;s archives, with a powerful foreword by Phil Ford, one of North Carolina&#39;s all-time great players, as well as the writing of acclaimed <I>Observer </I>columnist Scott Fowler. Whether celebrating Smith&#39;s two national championships or his leadership in integrating the North Carolina basketball program, the book is a moving tribute to a beloved man.&#160;</DIV>