Dean Smith Gave $200 to Each of His Former Players in His Will to ‘Enjoy a Dinner Out’

27 Mar, 2015 by John Brodgian

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This is amazing.  Legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith, who just passed away in February, put in his will a little gift for anyone who ever played under him…

As one final thank you to those who played under him, legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith—who passed away in February—has willed each of his former players $200.

With that money, Smith wants his former players to “enjoy a dinner out compliments of Coach Dean Smith.”

What a cool move by a classy individual.

It’s estimated to have been $36000 in total.  What a cool and classy move indeed!