An amazing man/coach.
Dean Smith got a chance to thank his players one last time.
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As well as the check, Dean Smith's trust sent letters on behalf of the coach to all of his former players.
The former North Carolina coach, who died last month at 83, directed his trust in his will to give $200 to every letter winner who played for him during his 36 seasons as head coach at the school.
"We never expected anything like this," said Jeb Barlow, who lettered at UNC from 1980-1982. "But it doesn't surprise me that this was done."
The trustee of Smith's trust, Tim Breedlove, told ESPN.com that the $200 checks were sent out on Monday to about 180 letter winners.
"This was the kind of man that he was," Breedlove said. "It's one more example of his thoughtfulness."
The letter addressed to Dante Calabria, who played on Smith's 1993 national title team, was circulated on social media Thursday. Smith's message was to "enjoy a dinner out compliments of Coach Dean Smith."
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