Jim Valvano's iconic 'don't give up' speech at ESPYs still resonates 30 years later
Posted Mar 8, 2023
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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