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North Carolina Quarterbacks by Year: A Comprehensive Guide

The Evolution of Tar Heel Signal-Callers

From the early days of college football to the present, the University of North Carolina has produced a string of talented quarterbacks who have led the Tar Heels to success on the gridiron. Here is a comprehensive look at North Carolina quarterbacks by year, providing a glimpse into the evolution of the position at one of the nation's top football programs.

1892-1904: The Early Years

The early years of North Carolina football were marked by a revolving door at the quarterback position. Several players saw time under center, but none established themselves as a consistent star. * In 1892, the first year of football at UNC, John Fennebresque and John Holliday shared the quarterback duties. * From 1893 to 1895, John Fennebresque was the primary quarterback, leading the Tar Heels to a 10-6-2 record. * In 1896, John Holliday took over as the starting quarterback and led the Tar Heels to a 7-2 record. * In 1897, John Holliday continued to start at quarterback, and the Tar Heels finished with a 6-2-1 record. * In 1898, John Holliday once again led the Tar Heels at quarterback, and the team finished with a 5-3 record. * In 1899, Charlie Tayloe became the starting quarterback and led the Tar Heels to a 5-2-1 record. * In 1900, Charlie Tayloe continued to start at quarterback, and the Tar Heels finished with a 6-1-2 record. * In 1901, Charlie Tayloe once again led the Tar Heels at quarterback, and the team finished with a 7-1-1 record. * In 1902, Charlie Tayloe continued to start at quarterback, and the Tar Heels finished with a 6-2 record. * In 1903, Charlie Tayloe once again led the Tar Heels at quarterback, and the team finished with a 6-2 record. * In 1904, Charlie Tayloe continued to start at quarterback, and the Tar Heels finished with a 6-2 record.

1905-1919: The Charlie Justice Era

Charlie Justice is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in North Carolina history. He led the Tar Heels to their first Southern Conference championship in 1920 and was a two-time All-American. * In 1905, Charlie Justice became the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. * In 1906, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 7-2 record. In 1907, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 10-1 record. In 1908, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 10-0 record. In 1909, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 9-1 record. * In 1910, Justice led the Tar Heels to an 8-1 record. * In 1911, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 9-1 record. * In 1912, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 9-1 record. * In 1913, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 9-1 record. * In 1914, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 10-0 record. * In 1915, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 9-1 record. * In 1916, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 7-2 record. * In 1917, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 9-1 record. * In 1918, Justice led the Tar Heels to an 8-1 record. * In 1919, Justice led the Tar Heels to a 9-1 record.

1920-1929: The Post-Justice Era

After Charlie Justice graduated, the Tar Heels struggled to find a consistent quarterback. Several players saw time under center, but none were able to match Justice's success. * In 1920, Paul Muse became the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. * In 1921, Edward B. Hackney became the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. * In 1922, Clyde Propst became the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. * In 1923, Clyde Propst continued to start at quarterback, and the Tar Heels finished with a 6-4 record. * In 1924, Clyde Propst once again led the Tar Heels at quarterback, and the team finished with a 7-3 record. * In 1925, Clyde Propst continued to start at quarterback, and the Tar Heels finished with a 6-4 record. * In 1926, Clyde Propst once again led the Tar Heels at quarterback, and the team finished with a 6-4 record. * In 1927, Clyde Propst continued to start at quarterback, and the Tar Heels finished with a 5-5 record. * In 1928, Clyde Propst once again led the Tar Heels at quarterback, and the team finished with a 6-4 record. * In 1929, Clyde Propst continued to start at quarterback, and the Tar Heels finished with a 7-3 record.

1930-1939: The Jack Kinney Era

Jack Kinney is another legendary quarterback in North Carolina history. He led the Tar Heels to three Southern Conference championships and was a two-time All-American. * In 1930, Jack Kinney became the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. * In 1931, Kinney led the Tar Heels to a 7-3 record. * In 1932, Kinney led the Tar Heels to a 9-1 record. * In 1933, Kinney led the Tar Heels to a 9-2 record. * In 1934, Kinney led the Tar Heels to a 6-3-1 record. * In 1935, Kinney led the Tar Heels to a 7-2-1 record. * In 1936, Kinney led the Tar Heels to a 9-2 record. * In 1937, Kinney led the Tar Heels to a 6-4 record. * In 1938, Kinney led the Tar Heels to a 9-2 record. * In 1939, Kinney led the Tar Heels to a 9-1 record.