Dean Smith
I first met Dean Smith in of all places, the old gym at St. John’s. I was there as a student with my college coach, Rodger Bearde of Wilkes University. He was recruiting some of New York City’s best players. Sitting in the stands watching the New York Catholic League playoff games was quite the thrill for this wide-eyed kid. The loudest person in our little section of the stands was this young Italian co ...
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