Dean Smith was a men's college basketball head coach. Called a "coaching legend" by the Basketball Hall of Fame, he coached for 36 years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Smith coached from 1961 to 1997 and retired with 879 victories. This is a vintage Sports Illustrated Special Commemorative Issue Cover from 1997. This commemorative edition is an original reproduction, making it a valuable piece of sports memorabilia for fans of the team and collectors alike. The magazine contains insightful articles, photos, and interviews that capture the essence of Dean Smith's iconic coaching career and Jordan's time with the Tar Heels. Perfect for display in a sports memorabilia collection or as a nostalgic throwback to a historic era in college basketball. Dean Smith Has Hand Signed This Sports Illustrated 10/29/97 NCAA North Carolina Tribute Magazine Cover. Bold Black full signature, Best Wishes Inscribed, Personalized To Donna ! No Label. Custom Matted to overall size 13.25x15.75. Vintage Original Cover is imperfect with MINOR dings/waves, sold as is. Beckett Authentication Services Signature Review Order ID: 103004, Order Item ID #124484. Image of actual item in stock - as shown