Summitt wasn’t just any coach: She and her Lady Vols had just won their fourth national championship and were on their way to winning a fifth. The only coach to return my call was Pat Summitt. For Summitt, having dementia could be embarrassing, especially for a woman whose sharp thinking helped her win games. At the end of our telephone conversation nearly 20 years ago, Summitt spoke about the importance of women in sports. Summitt wanted to make a difference in this world, both on and off the basketball court.

Source: New York Times June 28, 2016 18:15 UTC