Later today at Augusta National Golf Club, the 2026 Masters champion will be crowned. In addition to a trophy, money, and the prestige that comes with winning a major golf tournament, Masters’ champions also famously get something else.
After the tournament, the winning golfer is given and proudly dons the famous “Green Jacket.” Members of the exclusive Augusta National get jackets to signify their membership of the club, and Masters’ winners get to join that group. The Green Jacket is arguably the most
famous piece of clothing in sports, and most pro golfers — and frankly even people that play recreationally — would kill to win one.
With that in mind, here is what I’m wondering for today’s question of the day. What is UNC’s version of the Green Jacket? What Tar Heel-related piece of clothing would you most like to have or is the most important relic in the school’s sporting history?
One way to go with this might be one specific game-worn jersey. Both for what he did in the game and the legacy he carved out beyond his college career, I might tend to say Michael Jordan’s jersey from the 1982 national championship game. UNC has had a ton of sporting success — both in men’s basketball and otherwise — but you can argue that game is the school’s most famous triumph. Having the jersey of the most famous player from the game, who did the most famous thing in it, would be massive.
While none of the ones he wore are remotely as famous as the Green Jacket, it would also be cool to have one of Roy Williams’ blazers. He had some pretty fun ones over the years, from Carolina Blue ones, to my personal favorite: the plaid one he wore when UNC won the 2017 national championship.
On a related note of coach apparel, shoutout to Mack Brown’s puffy coat.
Those are my top three choices, but what about you? What would you say is the “Green Jacket” of Tar Heels’ sporting history?
