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What They Are Saying: Mike Fox
August 9, 2020 | Baseball
CHAPEL HILL- After Coach Mike Fox wrapped up a legendary career on Friday, former players and coaches were quick to express their gratitude for the former UNC skipper.
Robert Woodard, UNCC Head Coach
"When I think of Coach Fox, I think of a competitor with class and grace like no other I have been around. He did it the right way, for the right reasons, each and every single day. As I sit here in Charlotte, NC with a dream job coaching my hometown college baseball team, I am here because of the influence of Coach Fox and my close friend Scott Forbes. I am forever grateful to call these two friends my mentors, but more importantly, a part of my family."Â
Aaron Sabato, 2020 Minnesota Twins First Round Draft Pick
"Coach Fox gave the kid from a small town in the northeast an opportunity to play the game he loves at the university of his dreams. Coach Fox taught me what it took to be a great ball player but more importantly what it meant to be a great human. There is so much I owe Coach Fox and his family and he will truly never know how much he means to me and my family. Love you Coach Fox!"
Michael Busch, 2019 First Round Draft Pick
"Thank you for giving me the best 3 years of my life. I was thrilled to have the chance to play for you. You inspired thousands of players to become not only the best player they could be, but the greatest person. To the greatest college baseball coach of all time, Thank you Coach Fox."
Chad Flack, Former UNC Baseball Standout
"Congratulations, Coach Fox, on your retirement and legendary career! I couldn't be happier for you and your family. You deserve this. Thank you for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to play at UNC under you. I will forever be grateful for all you've done for me."
Kyle Seager, Seattle Mariners Third Baseman
"Playing for Coach Fox was one of the best decisions of my life. His love for Carolina is unmatched and he always had our best interest at heart. He is one of the all time greatest coaches, but he is a better man. The lessons that I learned from him are much bigger than baseball. He has made such an impact on my life and I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity that he gave me."
Trent Thornton, Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher
"Coach Fox, congratulations on a tremendous coaching career. It was an honor and a privilege to play for you and represent one of the best universities in the country. If it wasn't for the opportunity you and Coach Forbes gave me, I wouldn't be where I am today! For that, I am forever grateful. May retirement treat you well!"
Robert Woodard, UNCC Head Coach
"When I think of Coach Fox, I think of a competitor with class and grace like no other I have been around. He did it the right way, for the right reasons, each and every single day. As I sit here in Charlotte, NC with a dream job coaching my hometown college baseball team, I am here because of the influence of Coach Fox and my close friend Scott Forbes. I am forever grateful to call these two friends my mentors, but more importantly, a part of my family."Â
Aaron Sabato, 2020 Minnesota Twins First Round Draft Pick
"Coach Fox gave the kid from a small town in the northeast an opportunity to play the game he loves at the university of his dreams. Coach Fox taught me what it took to be a great ball player but more importantly what it meant to be a great human. There is so much I owe Coach Fox and his family and he will truly never know how much he means to me and my family. Love you Coach Fox!"
Michael Busch, 2019 First Round Draft Pick
"Thank you for giving me the best 3 years of my life. I was thrilled to have the chance to play for you. You inspired thousands of players to become not only the best player they could be, but the greatest person. To the greatest college baseball coach of all time, Thank you Coach Fox."
Chad Flack, Former UNC Baseball Standout
"Congratulations, Coach Fox, on your retirement and legendary career! I couldn't be happier for you and your family. You deserve this. Thank you for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to play at UNC under you. I will forever be grateful for all you've done for me."
Kyle Seager, Seattle Mariners Third Baseman
"Playing for Coach Fox was one of the best decisions of my life. His love for Carolina is unmatched and he always had our best interest at heart. He is one of the all time greatest coaches, but he is a better man. The lessons that I learned from him are much bigger than baseball. He has made such an impact on my life and I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity that he gave me."
Trent Thornton, Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher
"Coach Fox, congratulations on a tremendous coaching career. It was an honor and a privilege to play for you and represent one of the best universities in the country. If it wasn't for the opportunity you and Coach Forbes gave me, I wouldn't be where I am today! For that, I am forever grateful. May retirement treat you well!"
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