The first reference to the nickname was by Joseph Seawell Jones and dates back to 1710, when the Carolina colony was divided into two; South Carolina and North Carolina. The term ‘tar heel’ is ...

The University of North ... being a Tar Heel is more than just supporting a team; it's a source of pride and identity. The iconic Carolina Blue jerseys, adorned with the Tar Heel logo, are ...

After an eight-win season in 2022 and a nine-win effort in 2023, the North Carolina Tar Heels are ... We have a classy look -- the Tar Heel foot and the black mark on the heel.