2017 ESPY Awards
| 2017 ESPY Awards | |
|---|---|
| File:Espys-25 new.png 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 |
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]
Winners and nominees
[edit | edit source]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.
Honorary awards
[edit | edit source]- 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[7]
In Memoriam
[edit | edit source]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
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