Jimmy V Reynolds Coliseum Speech, 2-21-1993

This is a high-quality version of the famous speech Jimmy V delivered the day of the Duke/NC State game. This came during the pregame ceremony held to honor the Wolfpack's 10th anniversary of the 1983 NCAA title.
This speech is considered by many NC State and Valvano fans alike to be superior to the speech he delivered at the ESPY's weeks later.
This video includes an introduction by Brent Mussberger, the replaying of Wally Ausley's call of the final seconds, and Jimmy's introduction to the crowd by former Wolfpack football coach Dick Sheridan. Valvano begins speaking at the 14:00 mark.

[@johnlewis6412]

I was so lucky to be there in person. I didn't have a ticket but I decided to go anyway. I was hoping that I could buy a ticket but after an hour of unsuccessful attempts to buy a ticket, I started to walk off. A man approached me and asked if I needed a ticket and I said yes. He asked me if I was going to go to the game or was I going to try and scalp the ticket. I replied that all I wanted to do was go to the game and see Coach V. He handed me the ticket and didn't charge me anything. I was always be grateful to the gentleman that gave me the ticket. It was the last time I got to see Coach V in person and something that I shall never forget.

[@davidstahl8883]

Two months and 5 days after this wonderful man died. His legacy will never be forgotten. Still no news on cancer. Thanks James Thomas Anthony Valvano, we miss you and we love you.

[@Farrah300]

Although he was 2 months away from succumbing to cancer, Coach Jim Valvano still had a lot of SPUNK!!!

[@Anything4adollar]

"ordinary people do extraordinary things..."

[@MegaCoddfish]

Jimmy V's enthusiasm will live forever. Don't give up...don't ever give up!

[@uiolax1967]

So inspiring!

[@italianguy6969]

What an amazing moment!!

[@tonystephenson4842]

Gone Too Soon would have been fun watching him and coach K and Dean Smith play a few more years together at least

[@jeffcollins9995]

You go Maggie! Go State!!!!

[@robertbrannan7688]

Jimmy V was a Pisces. Us Pisces see life a little different. Forever love Jimmy V

[@oaw972]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jordanyanez7486]

Rip

[@johngigliotti8522]

Poor quality sound. Video looks good