Joe Quigg, a renowned retired American basketball player, left an indelible mark on the sport, particularly during his time as a crucial member of the illustrious 1957 National Champion North Carolina Tar Heels team, a feat that cemented his legacy in the world of college basketball.
As a testament to his exceptional skills on the court, Quigg was subsequently selected in the second round of the 1958 NBA draft by the storied New York Knicks, a selection that marked the beginning of his professional basketball journey.
