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Happy 51st Birthday Stuart Scott!

If you are unaware of who Stuart Scott is, then you are in the right place.

Stuart Scott is a legend in sports broadcasting. He is also one of the most beloved Tar Heels ever.

His unique style of blending hip hop with sports broadcasting changed the sports landscape forever.

Scott grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, although he was born in Chicago, Illinois. He lived in Chicago until he was eight years old. In high school, Scott was captain of his football team, ran track, was student body Vice President and was a part of the Key Club.