CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – University of North Carolina men’s basketball standout Seth Trimble is making history, but only this time, it’s not on the basketball court.
The 21-year-old guard has stepped into the world of business, using his earnings from name, image, and likeness deals to acquire the famous Ben & Jerry’s location on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, officially becoming the youngest franchise owner in the history of the ice cream chain.
Trimble shared the news on Instagram with a post saying this purchase marks the accomplishment of a lifelong goal, as he leverages the newfound economic opportunities available to college athletes to further cement himself as an enduring fixture in the Chapel Hill community, even long after his playing days are over.
“In the recent months, I