Jim Valvano is an inspiration. He also has an incredible sense of humor that can be seen on ESPN’s 30 for 30 Survive and Advance. He also gave one of the most inspirational speeches of all time at the ESPY Awards in 1993.
Below are some of our favorite funny quotes from Jimmy V. We have ranked them. Hopefully some these quotes will make you “laugh, (and maybe think and cry).”
Bonus Quote: “Why shouldn’t I milk it? We’re an agricultural institution.” (after all his endorsement offers after North Carolina State won the NCAA Tournament)
4. “We win or the alumni bash in our teeth.” (explaining the dental plan at North Carolina State)
3. “The difference between Namath and me is that when you make the money he makes, they say you’re ruggedly handsome. When you make the money I make, they say you have a big nose.”(on his alleged resemblance to Joe Namath)
2. “I asked a ref if he could give me a technical foul for thinking bad things about him. He said, of course not. I said, well, I think you stink. And he gave me a technical. You can’t trust em.”
1. “I made a ridiculous statement when I first went to North Carolina State. I said I know basketball down there was like life or death. It was very wrong. It’s more important.”