Don Meyer, Winner of Jimmy V Award 2009

Northern State University men’s basketball drillmaster Don Meyer has been presented with the Jimmy V Accolade for Perseverance.

Actor Rob Lowe presented Meyer with the civic accolade Wednesday night during taping of the anniversary ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. The awards affairs will air Sunday on ESPN.

Meyer is the third almsman of the Jimmy V Award, which is accustomed to a affiliate of the antic apple who has affected abundant obstacles through concrete assurance and perseverance.

Meyer absent allotment of his leg and battled blight afterwards actual a near-fatal car accident. He was active a car that collided with a barter aftermost September.

In January, Meyer set a civic almanac for career apprenticeship wins in NCAA men’s basketball.

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