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| Born | Theodore Valentine 1958 or 1959 (age 65–66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Glenville State College |
| Occupation | Basketball referee |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Awards | Naismith College Official of the Year |
Theodore Valentine[1] (born circa 1959)[2] is an American college basketball referee. Over a career spanning four decades he has refereed four NCAA championships, 10 Final Fours, and 28 NCAA tournaments.[3] In 2005, he won the Naismith College Official of the Year.[4]
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- ^ Sapakoff, Gene (March 17, 2015). "Brotherly love, not Madness for Valentine". The Post and Courier. Charleston, SC. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
Valentine, 56, has worked six Final Fours, four national championship games and 26 consecutive NCAA tournaments. He's known as "TV Teddy"...
- ^ "Referee who turned back considers retirement". ESPN.com. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ Tipton, Jerry. "Referee who received threats from Kentucky fans also multiple award-winner". kentucky. Retrieved 15 March 2018.