2017 ESPY Awards
The 2017 ESPY Awards were presented at the 25th annual ESPY Awards show, held on July 12, 2017 at 5 pm Pacific at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California and on television nationwide in the United States on ABC at 8 pm Eastern/7 PM Central. On May 16, 2017, it was announced by ESPN.com that Peyton Manning would host the show. 33 competitive awards were presented, along with several honorary awards.[2]
2017 ESPY Awards | |
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The logo for the 25th annual ESPYs Awards | |
Date | July 12, 2017 |
Location | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California |
Country | United States |
Hosted by | Peyton Manning[1] |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | ABC |
Runtime | 180 minutes |
Winners and nominees
These were the nominees for each of the competitive awards. Fans were able to vote online at a dedicated ESPN site. For "Best Play", fans voted on the plays Bracket-styled, with Round 1 of voting lasting from June 21 to June 27, Round 2 of voting lasting from June 28 to July 4, Round 3 of voting lasting from July 5 to July 11, and Round 4 of voting being on the day of the show, July 12.
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Honorary awards
Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Jimmy V Perseverance Award
- Jarrius Robertson[4]
Pat Tillman Award for Service
- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro[5]
Best Moment
- Chicago Cubs win the World Series.[5]
Icon Award
Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award
- Mark Giordano of the Calgary Flames, NHL[5]
Special Olympic Athletes
- Kindlelon “Kobie” Respicio for accomplishments in the Special Olympics and success in school
In Memoriam
During the segment the music was "The Song for You" performed by Gallant.
- John Saunders
- José Fernández
- Dennis Byrd
- Ralph Branca
- Dennis Green
- Dan Rooney
- Yordano Ventura
- Bobby Chacon
- Jerry Krause
- Frank Deford
- Nate Thurmond
- Rubén Amaro Sr.
- Dallas Green
- LaVell Edwards
- Jack McCloskey
- Sam Foltz
- Craig Sager
- Jim Bunning
- Fab Melo
- Joao Havelange
- Mike Ilitch
- Joe McKnight
- Jimmy Piersall
- John Andariese
- Cortez Kennedy
- Luis Olmo
- Rashaan Salaam
- Bernie Custis
- Herve Filion
- Gene Conley
- Tony DiCicco
- Arnold Palmer
- Chuck Blazer
References
- "Peyton Manning tabbed to host 25th ESPY Awards". ESPN.com. May 16, 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- "2017 ESPYs Nominees". June 27, 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- "Special Olympics Founder Honored at The 2017 ESPYS". Archived from the original on July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- Adams, Char. "Teen New Orleans Saints Superfan Battling Chronic Disease Receives Special Honor at ESPY Awards". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- Wells, Adam. "ESPY 2017 Winners: Awards Results, Recap, Top Moments and Twitter Reaction". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- "VIN SCULLY RECEIVES ICON AWARD AT 2017 ESPYS". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- "Local Special Olympics athlete receives ESPY award". Retrieved May 31, 2019.