Pat Summitt to Be Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp in 2027
Lady Vols coaching legend Pat Summitt will be featured on a U.S. postage stamp as part of the 2027 lineup, honoring her 38-year career and achievements with the University of Tennessee women's basketball team.
Knoxville, TN, November 9, 2026 — Pat Summitt, a celebrated figure in collegiate basketball and a coaching legend for the University of Tennessee’s women’s basketball team, the Lady Vols, is set to be honored with a U.S. postage stamp. The stamp is slated to be part of the United States Postal Service’s 2027 lineup, recognizing her significant contributions to the sport.
Summitt’s illustrious career spanned 38 years, during which she achieved numerous accolades and left a lasting impact on the University of Tennessee and women’s basketball as a whole. The forthcoming postage stamp aims to commemorate these achievements and her enduring legacy.
Further details regarding the specific design of the stamp or the exact release date within 2027 were not immediately available. The inclusion of Summitt in the 2027 stamp series signifies a posthumous recognition of her remarkable career and her status as an iconic coach.
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