Legends: Dean Smith and John Wooden in Kansas City on Nov. 20, 2006.

When Dean Smith retired, in 1997, he was the winningest coach in college basketball history. He's since been passed by Bob Knight, Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim, but the late North Carolina coach was undoubtedly one of the best coaches in all of sports -- ever. Here's a glimpse at the man and his career in Chapel Hill.

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Smith, second from right in the front row, in 1952 while at Kansas. Coach Phog Allen middle second row.

Circa 1970, legendary Tar Heel player Phil Ford alongside Smith.

Jordan and Smith nearly three decades later, in 2007, during a ceremony honoring the '93 title team.

Smith and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski on June 29, 2011, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Smith smiles during Roy Williams introductory press conference as UNC coach in 2003.

James Worthy and Dean Smith bow to honor each other on Feb. 7, 2009, during a halftime ceremony.

Michael Jordan, Dean Smith and Bob Knight in 1994.

UNC Hall of Famers Billy Cunningham, Roy Williams, James Worthy, Dean Smith and Bob McAdoo in 2007.

Dean Smith circa 1990.