The Tar Heel Who Denied Wilt Chamberlain A National Title

Posted Mar 19, 2012
Tell Me When It's Over is an interview series in which we ask former athletes about the moment they knew their playing days were over. Today: Former Tar Heel center Joe Quigg, a key member of the McGuire's Miracle team that won the 1957 national championship. Some call it the greatest NCAA championship game ever played. Quigg, a junior, was instrumental. (Deadspin)

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