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The North Carolina-Duke rivalry dates back all the way to the 1920s. Every year, the two teams square off for the college basketball event of the regular season. The best rivalry in college basketball is also one of the best showcases for premier sneaker heat. In preparation for tonight’s game and following the recent thriller, we offer a detailed footwear history of the rivalry ranging from the 1950s to the 2000s. Relive some hoops memories and tell us who takes it in the voting poll and the comment section.
North Carolina & Duke players in the Converse Chuck Taylor George Karl in the Converse Chuck Taylor Dudley Bradley in the Converse Pro Leather Bobby Jones in the Converse Chuck Taylor Duke in the Nike Blazer & North Carolina in the Converse Pro Leather Michael Jordan in the Converse Pro Leather & Tommy Amaker in the adidas Pro Model Michael Jordan in the Converse Pro Leather Johnny Dawkins in the adidas Pro Model Kenny Smith in the Converse Pro Leather & Johnny Dawkins in the adidas Pro Model Rasheed Wallace in the Air Jordan 9
