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The Man Who Made The First Three-Point Shot in College Basketball: Western Carolina's Dr Ronnie Carr
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The First Ever Three-Point Shot in College Basketball: A Conversation with Dr. Ronnie CarrJoin Tim Peeler and Todd McGee on Episode 9 of 'THIS WAS THEN' as they dive into the rich sports history of North Carolina. This episode features Dr. Ronnie Carr who made history with the first sanctioned three-point shot in college basketball. Dr. Carr, a former Western Carolina star, shares his journey from high school to making collegiate basketball history, his life-altering car accident, and how faith and education played pivotal roles in his recovery and future success. Listen in for an inspiring story of resilience, the evolution of the three-point shot, and Dr. Carr's contributions on and off the court.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:53 Meet Dr. Ronnie Carr01:23 Choosing Western Carolina05:25 Cultural Shock and Adaptation06:49 The Historic Three-Point Shot15:19 Life-Changing Accident20:40 Faith and Education28:06 Legacy and Impact30:13 The Evolution of Basketball39:55 Closing Remarks and OutroWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState