Sports' equivalent to the Academy Awards Ceremony were hosted last night in Los Angeles by ESPN, the founders of the "Espy's". The Espys began in 1993, and the Arthur Ashe Courage Award has been awarded annually since its beginning to an individual or group whose contributions transcend sport.
Last night's winner was Pat Summit, the now retired coach of the University of Tennessee Women's Basketball team. The introduction to the award was given by the most famous of UT sports alumni, Peyton Manning, followed by this video introduction narrated by actress Reese Witherspoon.
The video introduction is well done, not only recapping a stellar career as a coach, but someone who also advanced all of women's athletics, not just basketball, through her career. Her winning attitude and inspiration will now tackle the battle against early-onset Alzheimer's.
Last night's winner was Pat Summit, the now retired coach of the University of Tennessee Women's Basketball team. The introduction to the award was given by the most famous of UT sports alumni, Peyton Manning, followed by this video introduction narrated by actress Reese Witherspoon.
The video introduction is well done, not only recapping a stellar career as a coach, but someone who also advanced all of women's athletics, not just basketball, through her career. Her winning attitude and inspiration will now tackle the battle against early-onset Alzheimer's.
"If I'm not leading by example,
then I'm not doing the right thing;
and I always want to do the right thing."
~ Pat Summit
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