Every year since 1993, The ESPYS honors the major sports achievements of the past year. In doing so, the ESPN awards show presents memorable moments as well.
Consider: Jim Valvano’s giving an emotional “Don’t give up” speech at the very first ESPYS; Will Ferrell accepting the ESPY for Best Male Athlete on behalf of Tiger Woods; LeBron James performing Bobby Brown’s “My Prerogative.”
In anticipation of The 2014 ESPYS presented by Capital One (Wednesday, July 16, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN), ESPN Images provides a sampling of ESPYS moments on and off stage.
During The 2007 ESPYS, NBA star LeBron James performed his cover of “My Prerogative.”
On Valentine’s Day in Madison Square Garden, comedian Bill Murray entertained the crowd at The 1994 ESPYS.
Soccer star David Beckham and his wife, singer Victoria Beckham, on the red carpet at The 2008 ESPYS
(l-r) Tyler Summitt, the son of former University of Tennessee basketball coach Pat Summitt (center), and former UT QB Peyton Manning during The 2012 ESPYS
2004 ESPYS host Jamie Foxx (l) and tennis star Serena Williams
NASCAR driver Danica Patrick (l) and singer Justin Bieber during The 2011 ESPYS
Good Morning America host and former SportsCenter anchor Robin Roberts at The 2013 ESPYS
Former N.C. State basketball coach and ESPN analyst Jim Valvano at The 1993 ESPYS
Former N.C. State basketball coach Kay Yow (l) and actress and presenter Ashley Judd during The 2007 ESPYS
Actor Will Ferrell, an ambassador for golfer Tiger Woods at The 2008 ESPYS
ESPN basketball analyst Dick Vitale, flanked by Las Vegas dancers, promoting The 2000 ESPYS
In New York at The 1994 ESPYS, former major league umpire Steve Palermo received an artist’s rendition of the “Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.” (l to r) Actor Bill Cosby, Debbie Palermo, Steve Palermo and artist Bill Dotson
