University of North Carolina Athletics
1957 Stars To Sign Before Late Night
October 5, 2006 | Men's Basketball
Oct. 5, 2006
Fans coming to Chapel Hill for Late Night on Oct. 13 should make plans to stop by Franklin Street before heading to the Smith Center. Chapel Hill Sportswear, located at 133 East Franklin Street, will host a book signing with Carolina greats Lennie Rosenbluth, Joe Quigg, and Pete Brennan from 3-4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13. The trio will be signing copies of Adam Lucas's new book, The Best Game Ever, which chronicles the incredible story of the 1957 national champions. Lucas will also be in attendance.
Rosenbluth is one of only seven players in Carolina basketball history to have his number retired. The 1957 National Player of the Year, he held the Carolina career scoring mark for 21 years and still ranks third today. He currently lives in Florida.
Quigg averaged 10.3 points and 8.6 rebounds during the championship year. His free throws in the third overtime of the national title game against Kansas are some of the most important shots in UNC basketball history.
Brennan's number-35 jersey is honored in the Smith Center rafters. His game-tying shot in the first overtime of the national semifinal against Michigan State allowed Carolina to play for the '57 national championship. He was a first team All-America and ACC Player of the Year during the 1957-58 season.
Call Chapel Hill Sportswear at 800-585-0086 with any questions.
