Pat Summitt built a coaching career defined by fierce standards and deep loyalty, leading the Lady Vols to eight national championships and becoming the first coach in NCAA history to reach 1,000 wins. This exhibit showcases Pat as the player, the coach, and the legend, with artifacts including her iconic orange and white feather cap, the suit she wore for her 1,000th win, her coaching stool, and 1976 Olympic Medal. Her legacy extends far beyond the scoreboard, and this space traces her story from a childhood in Henrietta, Tennessee, through her transformative decades at Tennessee, to her courageous public battle with early-onset Alzheimer's. It's a tribute to the coach, the mentor, and the woman who changed the game forever.
