Jim Valvano speech transcript Below is the full transcript of Valvano's 1993 ESPYs speech. I can't tell you what an honor it is to even be mentioned the same breath with Arthur Ashe.

Few people knew Jim Valvano better than his daughter, Jamie, who shared memories of her father with WRAL. "When we turn on March Madness and we see that vision of my dad running around the court ...

Jim Valvano celebrates after North Carolina State’s upset win over Houston in the 1983 National Championship. AP. True story: when he first got the job at Iona, ...

Jim Valvano's speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards is one those exceptions. Saturday marks the 30th anniversary of Valvano's iconic "Don't ever give up" speech, which he delivered to an emotional ...

When I think about my dad, Jim Valvano, so many stories come to mind. You might even be familiar with some, like his celebratory lap – looking for someone to hug – following his 1983 NCAA ...

Dr. Joseph Moore, Jim Valvano’s oncologist in the last year of the NC State coach’s life, threw out a ceremonial first pitch at the “Victory Over Cancer” game April 28, 2024.

In this April 4, 1983 file photo, North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano holds the net aloft after his team defeated Houston 54-52 for the national championship in the Final Four of the NCAA ...

Minutes after North Carolina State's super regional defeat Georgia, Wolfpack baseball coach Elliott Avent gave a shout out to legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano, who won a men's basketball ...

On March 4, 1993, Jim Valvano's impassioned speech at the ESPYs provided a cultural touchstone for millions, transcending sports and invoking the spirit of the "Cardiac Pack" teams he spearheaded.

Jim Valvano’s grave at Oakwood Cemetary outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, was covered in NC State gear, Wolfpack red rose and much more to honor the late coach ahead of the Wolfpack’s Final ...

Jim Valvano played point guard for Rutgers University from 1964 to 1967. He shared a backcourt with Bob Lloyd, who would become an All-American in 1967.