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Jim Valvano(1946-1993)

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Jim Valvano was born on 10 March 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for ESPN: NCAA Basketball (1979), The Cosby Show (1984) and College Basketball on NBC (1969). He was married to Pam Valvano. He died on 28 April 1993 in Durham, North Carolina, USA.
BornMarch 10, 1946
DiedApril 28, 1993(47)
BornMarch 10, 1946
DiedApril 28, 1993(47)
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  • Awards
    • 2 nominations

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ESPN: NCAA Basketball
7.7
TV Series
  • Self
  • 1979
Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show (1984)
The Cosby Show
7.4
TV Series
  • John Velarde
College Basketball on NBC
TV Series
  • Self
  • 1969
ABC Sports: World League
TV Series
  • Self - Sideline Reporter
  • 1991

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  • Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show (1984)
    The Cosby Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • John Velarde
    • 1992

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  • Alternative name
    • Jimmy Valvano
  • Born
    • March 10, 1946
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • April 28, 1993
    • Durham, North Carolina, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Pam ValvanoAugust 6, 1967 - April 28, 1993 (his death, 3 children)

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  • Trivia
    Head basketball coach at the following schools: Johns Hopkins University, 1968-1969; Bucknell University, 1972-1975; Iona College, 1975-1980; North Carolina State University, 1980-1990.
  • Quotes
    Cancer can take away all my physical ability. It cannot touch my mind; it cannot touch my heart; and it cannot touch my soul. And those three things are going to carry on forever.
  • Nickname
    • Jimmy V

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