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Pat Summitt: A true sports icon

Former Tennessee women's basketball coach has died at the age of 64.

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The Associated Press @AP
BREAKING: Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who boosted women's game, has died at 64.
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Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:05:26
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— The Associated Press (@AP)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:05:26
You held true to your promises...and some. Thank you Coach for always being the perfect role model I love you. #RIP pic.twitter.com/HvA1mODwfP
Candace Parker @Candace_Parker
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Tue, Jun 28 2016 19:02:58
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— Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker)Tue, Jun 28 2016 19:02:58
NELS @snshervington
Omg. R.I.P. Pat... this just is too soon. https://twitter.com/AP/status/747732633052930049 …
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:17:09
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— NELS (@snshervington)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:17:09
In memory of legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, an inspiration to many on and off the court. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/wLEGOJLpDx
MSG @TheGarden
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Tue, Jun 28 2016 22:30:31
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— MSG (@TheGarden)Tue, Jun 28 2016 22:30:31
Peyton Manning on Pat Summitt: "She meant a lot to me, I miss her. She had a huge impact on everyone she met." pic.twitter.com/9ntd1Lc3LY
Dan Harralson @danharralson
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Tue, Jun 28 2016 11:05:05
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— Dan Harralson (@danharralson)Tue, Jun 28 2016 11:05:05
Pat Summitt Fnd @WeBackPat
It is with deep sadness that The Pat Summitt Foundation announces the passing of our beloved Pat Summitt. http://www.patsummitt.org/coach
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:03:37
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— Pat Summitt Fnd (@WeBackPat)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:03:37
Gil Tyree @gt6135
Not only did Pat Summitt make @LadyVol_Hoops basketball matter SHE made @NCAA Women's basketball MATTER #PatSummitt SPIRIT SOARS !
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:43:15
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— Gil Tyree (@gt6135)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:43:15
stephanie white @StephanieWhite
Not many people make an impact in the lives of others the way Pat Summit did. Thank you Pat.
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:59:14
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— stephanie white (@StephanieWhite)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:59:14
Words can't even describe how much she means to us. This hurts man. Such an inspiration to all. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/z4ferxPfHE
Bashaara Graves @BASH931
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Tue, Jun 28 2016 15:03:24
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— Bashaara Graves (@BASH931)Tue, Jun 28 2016 15:03:24
Hannah Storm @HannahStormESPN
Every Lady Vol basketball player from 1976-2011 had the opportunity to play in at least one Final Four. #PatSummitt
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:28:35
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— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:28:35
Hannah Storm @HannahStormESPN
#PatSummitt led the Lady Vols to 8 national championships (1987, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2007 and 2008) and 18 Final Fours.
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:34:38
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— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:34:38
University of Tennessee is Neyland, Summitt, Manning & The Torchbearer. #RIP #PATSUMMITT pic.twitter.com/bXesQgjhS0
John Brice @John_DBrice
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Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:39:38
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— John Brice (@John_DBrice)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:39:38
Jimmy Rodriguez @JRodFL
@MikeAndMike we've lost many big names in sports and entertainment this year. Pat Summitt was the first name I knew in Women's basketball
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:43:16
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— Jimmy Rodriguez (@JRodFL)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:43:16
Kara Lawson @karalawson20
Thank you Coach! http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=16593630 …
Wed, Jun 29 2016 00:15:03
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— Kara Lawson (@karalawson20)Wed, Jun 29 2016 00:15:03
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
The closest well-known coach comparable for Pat Summitt is Vince Lombardi: Intense, relentless, devoted to the pursuit of excellence.
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:23:38
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— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:23:38
ProfB @AntheaButler
I hope that Pat Summitt gets all of the accolades and send off that famous male coaches do. She deserves it.
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:39:18
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— ProfB (@AntheaButler)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:39:18
"The WNBA is probably not around if not for Pat Summitt and her impact on women's basketball." - Danny Kanell pic.twitter.com/BckNuH6tWg
Mike & Mike @MikeAndMike
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Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:38:27
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— Mike & Mike (@MikeAndMike)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:38:27
trey wingo @wingoz
Had the privilege to cover the final two championships of Pat Summitt's illustrious career. She owned every room she ever walked into
Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:28:52
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— trey wingo (@wingoz)Tue, Jun 28 2016 10:28:52
Tasha Butts LSU @TashaButts
I honestly can't find the words... But all I know is this: I love my coach! A phenomenal woman indeed!#PrayForPat #PatSummitt 😢💜🙏🏾
Mon, Jun 27 2016 22:26:15
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https://twitter.com/TashaButts/status/747556676186734592
— Tasha Butts LSU (@TashaButts)Mon, Jun 27 2016 22:26:15
Support poured in on social media for Summitt as her health declined.
Pat Summitt's pastor: Family no longer allowing visitors, death imminent
KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Tennessee Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt's pastor, Chris Stephens, told Hallerin Hilton Hill on his NewsTalk 98.7 radio show that her son is no longer allowing visitors and she is expected to pass away in the next few days.
WATE 6 On Your Side Staff
Your outpouring of love for Coach Summitt has been overwhelming. Thank you! #PrayForPat http://1tn.co/28YHMwi pic.twitter.com/OuQeQp37YO
Lady Vol Basketball @LadyVol_Hoops
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Mon, Jun 27 2016 22:27:46
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Mon, Jun 27 2016 22:27:46
Statement from the Summitt family #PrayForPat pic.twitter.com/Yg1RU2dWNb
Sara Mitchell @SaraMitchellTV
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Sun, Jun 26 2016 17:14:57
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— Sara Mitchell (@SaraMitchellTV)Sun, Jun 26 2016 17:14:57
Mechelle Voepel @MechelleV
LA's Candace Parker left Sparks after win Friday in Minnesota to go to Knoxville to see ailing Pat Summitt.
Sun, Jun 26 2016 14:10:17
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— Mechelle Voepel (@MechelleV)Sun, Jun 26 2016 14:10:17

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