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Pat Summitt: Quick Facts

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Pat Summitt, Willie Mays, unicorns featured on new postage stamps • Nov. 10, 2026, 12:55 AM ET (Washington Post)
Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vols coach, honored with commemorative stamp by USPS • Nov. 9, 2026, 4:55 PM ET (Knoxville News Sentinel)

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Also Known As Patricia Head
Born June 14, 1952 • Clarksville • Tennessee
Died June 27, 2016 (aged 64) • Knoxville • Tennessee
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2012) • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2000)

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