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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. Chip Alexander
James Thomas Anthony Valvano (March 10, 1946 – April 28, 1993), nicknamed Jimmy V, was an American college basketball player, coach, and broadcaster. [ 1][ 2] Valvano had a successful coaching career with multiple schools, culminating at NC State. While the head coach at NC State, his team won the 1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball title ...
Valvano, who died of cancer in 1993, led Pack to the magical 1983 NCAA championship and inspired many with his “Don’t Ever Give Up” motto. Former NC State basketball coach Jim Valvano to ...
Over the last week, pilgrims from across North Carolina have flocked to Jim Valvano’s grave, paying tribute to the late N.C. State basketball coach whose story has grown almost mythical.
Official website. The Jimmy V Award (sometimes called the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance) [ 2] is awarded as part of the ESPY Awards to "a deserving member of the sporting world who has overcome great obstacles through perseverance and determination". [ 1] The award is named in honor of North Carolina State University men's basketball coach Jim ...
3× SoCon Coach of the Year (1947, 1949, 1951) Basketball Hall of Fame. Inducted in 1982. College Basketball Hall of Fame. Inducted in 2006. Everett Norris Case (June 21, 1900 – April 30, 1966), nicknamed the "Old Gray Fox", [ 1] was a basketball coach most notable for his tenure at North Carolina State University, from 1946 to 1964.
You remember the famous line: "Don't give up. Don't ever give up." The former N.C. State coach, who shocked the hoops community when his 1983 team upset Houston's Phi Slama Jama to win the ...
Valvano is the younger brother of the late North Carolina State college basketball coach and TV commentator Jim Valvano. He is active in the V Foundation, Jim Valvano's legacy in the fight against cancer, and authored a book about his brother titled "The Gifts of Jimmy V". [5]