James Thomas Anthony "Jim" Valvano, nicknamed Jimmy V, was an American college basketball coach and broadcaster.
While the head basketball coach at North Carolina State University, he won the 1983 NCAA Basketball Tournament against long odds. Valvano is not only remembered for running up and down the court after winning the 1983 NCAA championship, seemingly in disbelief and looking for someone to hug, but also for his inspirational 1993 ESPY Awards speech, given just eight weeks before he died of cancer.
I talked about my family, my family's so important. family
And if you see me, smile and maybe give me a hug. That's important to me too. smile
I will thank God for the day and the moment I have. God
No matter what business you're in, you can't run in place or someone will pass you by. It doesn't matter how many games you've won. business
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. birthday