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Lucas: Philadelphia Memories

By Adam Lucas

With almost a century of history, Carolina's roots in Philadelphia run almost as deep as any other non-ACC city.

The Tar Heels first competed in Philadelphia during the 1936-37 season, a 36-34 win over St. Joseph's. Since then, Carolina has played 19 more games in town, spread over five different arenas, and compiled a 14-6 record overall.

Here's a look at four other memorable Tar Heel trips to Philadelphia:

1956-57 postseason: Carolina played two games in Philadelphia on the way to an undefeated national championship.