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Jim Valvano's iconic 'don't give up' speech at ESPYs still resonates 30 years later


On March 4, 1993, Jim Valvano's impassioned speech at the ESPY Awards provided a cultural touchstone for millions, transcending sports and invoking the spirit of the "Cardiac Pack" teams he spearheaded. In this case, the words carried profound weight, simultaneously coming during a fight for his life. But Valvano was always at his best on the big stage. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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Jim Valvano's iconic 'don't give up' speech at ESPYs still resonates 30 years later


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