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    26  Michael Knox
    Michael Knox

    Class:
    RS Senior
    Hometown:
    Cary, N.C.
    High School:
    Apex
    Height / Weight:
    6-4 / 230
    Position:
    1B
    B/T:
    R/R

    APEX HIGH SCHOOL
    Played first base, outfield and third base at Apex High School for coach Del Phillips • Three-time all-conference choice • Served as team captain • Played in the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game • Led Apex to conference titles in 2005 and 2006 • Played with current Tar Heel Tim Federowicz for two years in high school • Four-time academic all-conference pick • Member of the National Honor Society • Played American Legion baseball and with the Dirtbags.

    PERSONAL
    Michael Thomas Knox is the son of Tom and Karen Knox • Born April 18, 1989, in Raleigh • Has an older brother, Matt, and a younger sister, Amy Marie • Has not declared a major at Carolina • Father played golf at Wake Forest • Can hit a golf ball over 400 yards and participates in long drive competitions • Favorite athlete is John Smoltz • Fan of the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves • Favorite video game is "Tiger Woods Golf" • Active in Campus Crusade at UNC.