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Bill Dooley, longtime UNC football coach, dies at 82

Bill Dooley — one of the great pioneers in North Carolina football history — died Tuesday of natural causes at the age of 82, according to a statement released by the school.

After taking over a team that went 2-8 in 1966, Dooley guided the Tar Heels to three ACC titles and six bowl appearances in 11 seasons, including an 11-1 record in 1972 — which still stands as the best record in program history.

"Coach Dooley was a great coach and an even better man who made a lasting impact on this university and on college football as a whole," UNC football coach Larry Fedora said in a statement.