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Jim Valvano was born on March 10, 1946, in Corona, Queens, New York.
* He played college basketball at Rutgers University from 1964 to 1967.
* After college, Valvano began his coaching career at Rutgers as an assistant coach.
* He then served as the head coach at Johns Hopkins University, Bucknell University, and Iona College.
* In 1980, Valvano was hired as the head coach of the North Carolina State Wolfpack.
* In 1983, Valvano led the Wolfpack to an upset victory over the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament.
* Valvano was diagnosed with cancer in 1992.
* He died on April 28, 1993, at the age of 46.
* Valvano is remembered for his passion for basketball and his positive attitude in the face of adversity.

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.

Jim Valvano

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