Jim Valvano
Date Submitted: 01/01/2002 00:07:29
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 6 pages (1595 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 6 pages (1595 words)
Clint Richardson
Jimmy V
"Don’t give up, don’t ever give up."("Jim Valvano"1) This quote was made famous by Jim Valvano in the last couple years of his life. Though Jimmy V knew that he would soon die, he was still able to use this quote in the waning moments of his life. He had the never give up kind of attitude. One that many people try and emulate today. In my opinion …
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…in 19 seasons as a NCAA head coach. During his tenure, he appeared in eight NCAA Tournaments and of course, won a National Championship with North Carolina State University in 1983 ("Jim Valvano"2). Jim Valvano’s life is a story of courage and determination. In his career as a basketball coach and sports commentator, and in his life away from the game, Valvano live out his immortal call "Don’t give up… Don’t ever give up" (2).
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