UNC legend Bobby Gersten celebrates 99th birthday at Old Well

Posted Aug 26, 2019
Known as the great-granddaddy of UNC Athletics, Bobby Gersten was on campus Monday to celebrate his 99th birthday. Gersten is Carolina's oldest living athlete. He played basketball and baseball for the Tar Heels. In 1942, Gersten was honored with the Patterson Award for his leadership in athletics. He also served three years in the Air Force during World War II. (ABC 11)

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