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This episode of "From the Gutter to Greatness" features Coach Murray Garvin sharing his story of overcoming adversity through perseverance. Garvin describes facing racism growing up as one of the only black families in 1970s Kentucky. He discusses how absent fathers and poverty impacted him, but how coaches provided support through athletics. Garvin details his journey from star athlete to HBCU coach to current role. Though he lost his coaching job, Garvin emphasizes continuing to overcome obstacles through reconnecting with family and never giving up on achieving success.