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American basketball sportscaster Richard John Vitale, better known as "Dickie V," was born on June 9, 1939. 

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He is well recognized for his 41-year run as an ESPN college basketball broadcaster and his experience as a former head coach in both the college and professional leagues

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He is well-known for his enthusiastic and witty comments made during games, as well as catchphrases like "This is amazing, baby!" and "diaper dandy" (excellent freshmen player).

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On Wednesday evening, Dick Vitale accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2022 ESPY Awards.

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Much of Vitale's address was devoted to promoting the Jimmy V Foundation, which supports initiatives aimed at finding a cure for cancer.

No kid or child should undergo chemotherapy or radiation, according to Vitale.

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He subsequently remarked, "[Cancer] doesn't discriminate, it comes after everybody." 

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Just keep in mind that in the game of life, "perseverance plus passion plus pride equals 'win'," he said.

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"No matter your color or religion, it will cause you to fall to your knees. Friends, there is only one way to defeat cancer: by raising money to give oncologists a chance."

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With the words "keep chasing your ambitions, keep seeking your aspirations," Vitale concluded his address.

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