Eight national championships were won by Pat Summitt, the NCAA's winningest basketball coach, before her resignation due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2012.
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Eight national championships were won by Pat Summitt, the NCAA's winningest basketball coach, before her resignation due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2012.
Synopsis
Pat Summitt, the NCAA's winningest basketball coach, led the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers to eight national championships. In 2012, she resigned after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Directed by Nancy Stern Winters, "Pat XO" features interviews and archival footage that reveal Summitt's coaching philosophy and her significant impact on women's athletics. The film also addresses the challenges faced by those living with Alzheimer's, offering a tribute to Summitt's legacy in sports history.
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Why Watch
- Meet Pat Summitt, a legendary basketball coach.
- Find out about her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2011.
- See archival footage of her coaching career.
Did You Know
- Pat Summitt won eight national championships with the Lady Volunteers.
- She was the NCAA's winningest basketball coach at the time of her resignation.
- Pat Summitt was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2011.
- The documentary is directed by Nancy Stern Winters and runs for 51 minutes.
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Who is the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history?
Pat Summitt is the NCAA's winningest basketball coach.
How many national championships did Pat Summitt win with the University of Tennessee?
Pat Summitt led the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers to eight national championships.
What disease did Pat Summitt battle that led to her resignation?
Pat Summitt battled early-onset Alzheimer's disease, which forced her to resign in 2012.
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