Jimmy's 1993 ESPY Speech

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Jimmy Valvano's 1993 ESPY Speech. "Don't give up . . . Don't ever give up."®

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[Connor Hill]

130 people gave up, they already gave up.

[Roy Krishnan]

I showed this to my cat, he's now a lion.

[81colinzeal]

Sorry I didn't find this very inspiring. He seems to use a lot if hyperbole and empty catchphrases. All over the world ordinary people are doing extraordinary things each, and, every day - what does that even mean? (Rhetorical) it sounded good at the time but had no lasting effect.

[secondsilly]

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[Tosh Martin]

20 years and we still haven't cured cancer.

[mark4java]

One of the greatest speeches ever given. It has uplifted me so many times. Thank you Coach!

[gr8daynegb]

For those that dislike this video....please go to 7:20

[spwb2k]

One of the great speeches of all time...very best part starts at 7:07.

[asiankidfromthe90s]

Sit cho azz doun