He led the Tar Heels to the 1978 College World Series and was named a member of the CWS All-Tournament Team. Fox also played on the UNC Junior Varsity Basketball team under Eddie Fogler in the 1975 and '76 seasons.
The coach led the Tar Heels to the 1978 College World Series, earning a spot on the CWS All-Tournament Team. Additionally, Fox played for the UNC Junior Varsity Basketball team under Eddie Fogler in the 1975 and '76 seasons.