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🏀 Dean Smith’s Final Heartwarming Gift to His Players ❤️

Legendary University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball coach Dean Smith, one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history, passed away on February 7, 2015, at the age of 83 at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Even in his final wishes, Coach Smith showed the deep care and thoughtfulness he was known for throughout his 36-year coaching career (1961–1997) at UNC, where he won 879 games, two NCAA championships, and mentored countless young men — including Michael Jordan.
In his will and revocable trust, Dean Smith made a special provision: He directed that $200 be sent to each of his former letter-winning players (approximately 180 players in total). The purpose? So they could “enjoy a dinner out” on him — one last team meal compliments of their beloved coach.
The Details of the Gift:
• The trustee, Tim Breedlove (a Charlotte-based accountant and trustee of the Dean E. Smith Revocable Trust), personally oversaw the distribution.
• Checks along with heartfelt letters were mailed out on Monday, March 23, 2015 (about six weeks after Coach Smith’s passing).
• The accompanying note read:“Enjoy a dinner out compliments of Coach Dean Smith.”
• A more formal part of the letter explained: “Each player was important and special to Coach Smith, and when he prepared his estate plan, Coach wanted to reach out to each of his lettermen.”
This beautiful gesture totaled around $36,000 and was first widely reported by ESPN on March 26, 2015. Many former players were deeply moved — some teared up, others kept the check and letter as treasured keepsakes, and many used it exactly as intended: for a special dinner with family or friends while remembering their coach.
This story perfectly captures who Dean Smith was — not just a brilliant strategist and Hall of Famer, but a mentor and father figure who stayed connected with his players for decades after they left UNC.
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