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Photos: Andy Griffith performs prior to UNC-N.C. State game (Kenan Stadium, September 25, 1954)


, five years after graduating from UNC, performed 'What It Was, Was Football' on September 25, 1954, prior to the Carolina-N.C. State game in Kenan Stadium. This photo captured the moment, as did this one. The photographer was , who also helped set up the event. The Tar Heels went on to defeat the Wolfpack 20-6.

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