Jim Valvano
- January 9, 2024
- Basketball Coach
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jim Valvano |
| Occupation | Basketball Coach |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 10, 1946(1946-03-10) |
| Age | 78 |
| Date Of Death | 1993-04-28 |
| Birthplace | Queens |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Jim Valvano Biography
| Name | Jim Valvano |
| Birthday | Mar 10 |
| Birth Year | 1946 |
| Place Of Birth | Queens |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Pamela Levine |
| Children(s) | Jamie Valvano, Lee Ann Valvano, Nicole Valvano |
Jim Valvano is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Coach who was born on March 10, 1946 in Queens, New York, United States. Head coach who guided North Carolina State University to an historic NCAA Championship in 1983.
He was the coach for the NBA superstar Spud Webb at North Carolina State from 1983 until 1985.
He had three daughters: Nicole, Jamie, and Lee Ann, with his wife Pamela Levine.
Jim Valvano Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Basketball Coach |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jim Valvano is one of the richest Basketball Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Valvano 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played basketball in college in the NCAA tournament at Rutgers University, starting at the position of point guard from 1964 until 1967.
He introduced his V Foundation for cancer research in an unforgettable ESPY speech.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jim Valvano Dating?
According to our records, Jim Valvano married to Pamela Levine. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Valvano’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Valvano celebrates birthday on March 10 of every year.
What kind of cancer did Jim Valvano have?
Jim Valvano, who died in April 1993 from adenocarcinoma, a glandular cancer , led heavy underdog N.C. State to the 1983 NCAA championship upset of Houston before going on to a broadcasting career.
How long did Jimmy V live after his speech?
Valvano died at age 47 on April 28, 1993, less than two months after his famous ESPY speech, following a nearly year long battle with metastatic cancer.
What does Jimmy V say in Italian?
The Italian that he was, he says, ‘ What a typical WASP. It means ‘Go to Naples’ … as in go to hell. ‘” Bob Lloyd, former Rutgers teammate and co- captain and board chairman emeritus of the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research: “The speech, he wrote it all himself.
When was Jim Valvano's famous speech?
Jim Valvano announced the beginning of the V Foundation for Cancer Research during his unforgettable speech at the ESPYS on March 4, 1993. His message was simple: Cancer research needs our support. Jim passed shortly after his speech, but his words still inspire many and provide all of us motivation to never give up.
What did Jim Valvano say in his speech?
We are starting the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research. And its motto is, “ Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” And that’s what I’m going to try to do every minute that I have left. I will thank God for the day and the moment I have.