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Jim Valvano was famous for coaching the North Carolina State men's Basketball team in the late 1970's and 1980's. His 1983 team would win the NCAA championship with an upset win over the more talented Houston Cougars. Valvano died of cancer but not before delivering a famous speech where he urged listeners to never give up.
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∙ 10y agoJimmy Valvano is famous in the sport of basketball. He started as a player, then had a successful career as a the head coach of North Carolina State University basketball team. He later went on to become a broadcaster.
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When was Jim Valvano born?
Jim Valvano was born on March 10, 1946.
What nicknames did Jim Valvano go by?
Jim Valvano went by Jimmy V.
How old was Jim Valvano at death?
Jim Valvano died on April 28, 1993 at the age of 47.
What is Jim Valvano's autograph worth?
Money ;) lol
What type cancer did Jim Valvano have?
bone cancer
How old was Jim Valvano when he died?
I met him once before a Univeristy of Louisville / NC State game. He must have been around 6' 7".
Who was the coach of North Carolina State's championship teams?
Norm Sloan, (1974) and Jim Valvano 1983
What is a sad famous speech?
Jimmy Valvano's ESPY Speech is one of the most moving speeches I've ever heard.
When is Jimmy Valvano's birthday?
Jimmy Valvano was born on March 10, 1946.
When was Bob Valvano born?
Bob Valvano was born on 1957-01-29.
When did basketball coach jimmy valvano die?
Jimmy Valvano died April 28, 1993
When was The V Show with Bob Valvano created?
The V Show with Bob Valvano was created in 1998.
