Bobby G.

Final Four Pep Rally/Parade

WNCN-CBS clip: http://wp.me/p5MgbW-1ABj Original air date: 4/1/17

WNCN-CBS clip:  http://wncn.com/2017/03/31/uncs-oldest-athlete-will-lead-final-four-pep-rally/ Original air date: 3/31/17

“The Great-Granddaddy of UNC Athletics”

96-year-old UNC athletic legend Bobby Gersten will lead a fun exercise event and Final Four pre-game pep rally/parade to promote physical fitness and support the Tar Heels – with special hometown tribute to Oxford, NC native and team captain Isaiah Hicks, who will be playing in his penultimate college game.

                                                            Isaiah Hicks   

(Participants are encouraged to wear Carolina colors)  

WHO: Bobby Gersten, the University of North Carolina’s oldest living basketball and baseball player (Class of ’42). The event is sponsored by UNC Walk for Health, a year-round initiative that aims to raise awareness of and provide practical solutions to chronic health conditions.

WHAT: Bobby G. will lead college students and whoever else wants to join in a ½ mile fun exercise event and pre-Final Four game pep rally/parade to promote physical fitness and support Carolina basketball. Everyone is welcome to participate.

WHEN: Noon – Saturday, April 1. (weather permitting)

BEGIN: Old Well – University of North Carolina

BROADCAST COVERAGE: UNC STV and Tupelo Raycom, a content creator for ESPN

WHY: Bobby Gersten, who played basketball and baseball at UNC and has remained a key part of the university’s athletic program (he was instrumental in bringing Dean Smith to UNC!) is a fierce advocate for physical fitness. At 96, he still exercises daily. His Fun Run/Walk/Dance event aims to encourage youth participation in recreational activities, promote a life-long interest in maintaining physical fitness and publicly demonstrate that walking is the best physical fitness.

Register: Participation is free!!! To register, simply rsvp via email at uncwalkforhealth@yahoo.com. Registered participants will receive free bottled water, free raffle ticket for UNC Walk for Health T-shirts, and free ice cream provided and served by Maple View Farm.