USPS to Feature Summitt and Mays on 2027 Stamps, Alongside Unicorns and Vegetables

The U.S. Postal Service has announced that athletic icons Pat Summitt and Willie Mays will be featured on stamps in its 2027 collection. The collection will also highlight unicorns, Halloween monsters, and vegetables, focusing on sports legends, mythical creatures, and celebrations.

Pat Summitt’s Legacy

Pat Summitt, the legendary coach, led the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team to eight national titles over 38 years. In 1984, she coached the U.S. national team to its first Olympic gold medal. Summitt was the first coach in college basketball, male or female, to achieve 1,000 career wins. She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000. Known for her advocacy for female athletes, Summitt leveraged Title IX to fight for equal funding and facilities.

Willie Mays’ Impact on Baseball

Willie Mays is celebrated as one of baseball’s greatest five-tool players. He briefly played with the Birmingham Black Barons in the Negro American League before joining the New York Giants. Over 22 seasons, he was a 24-time National League All-Star, a 12-time Gold Glove winner, and a two-time NL MVP. Mays retired with 660 home runs and a lifetime batting average of .301, entering the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. His stamp depiction includes “The Catch,” his iconic over-the-shoulder grab at the 1954 World Series.

Diverse Themes in the Stamp Collection

The upcoming collection will also present unicorns and “Veggies Forever” stamps, showcasing close-up images of mushrooms, cabbage, and other vegetables. Additional subjects will be announced soon, according to the Postal Service.