Muffet McGraw announced her retirement yesterday, after 33 years as the women’s basketball coach at Notre Dame. A Hall of Famer, McGraw won two national titles at Notre Dame while reaching nine Final Fours. Her greatest legacy, however, will be what she did for others. A tireless and unapologetic promoter of women, McGraw made it her personal mission to advocate for more women in positions of power, both within and beyond the world of sports. Here’s how the world reacted to her retirement.
To the greatest coach I’ve ever had, THANK YOU!! Enjoy retirement ❤️@MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/oVOxIvKejG— Arike Ogunbowale (@Arike_O) April 22, 2020
To the greatest coach I’ve ever had, THANK YOU!! Enjoy retirement ❤️@MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/oVOxIvKejG
thirty-three @ndwbb seasons of fearless, competitive, and compassionate leadership. congratulations on your retirement... but you will forever be my ‘Coach’. ???????????? @MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/6wcUhASIwe— Natalie Achonwa (@NatAchon) April 22, 2020
thirty-three @ndwbb seasons of fearless, competitive, and compassionate leadership. congratulations on your retirement... but you will forever be my ‘Coach’. ???????????? @MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/6wcUhASIwe
. @MuffetMcGraw thank you for everything ☘️ so proud to have been able to play under you. The women’s college basketball world won’t be the same without you on the sideline. But you deserve this retirement, finally won’t have a bunch of 18-22 year olds stressing you out ???? pic.twitter.com/Cs18bLkI15— Brianna Turner (@_Breezy_Briii) April 22, 2020
. @MuffetMcGraw thank you for everything ☘️ so proud to have been able to play under you. The women’s college basketball world won’t be the same without you on the sideline. But you deserve this retirement, finally won’t have a bunch of 18-22 year olds stressing you out ???? pic.twitter.com/Cs18bLkI15
One of the best decisions of my life was to attend the University of Notre Dame to play for @MuffetMcGraw. You have impacted my life in so many ways. Congrats on an amazing career coach. The greatest to ever do it. Welcome to retirement ???????????? pic.twitter.com/2N5CR3yChn— Devereaux *casual fan* Peters (@MsPeters14) April 22, 2020
One of the best decisions of my life was to attend the University of Notre Dame to play for @MuffetMcGraw. You have impacted my life in so many ways. Congrats on an amazing career coach. The greatest to ever do it. Welcome to retirement ???????????? pic.twitter.com/2N5CR3yChn
To a legend—Thank you. For believing in me. For always pushing me during my three years at Notre Dame. For still checking in on me. For everything. Happy Retirement ☘️ @MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/ILNLbbErLI— Jackie Young (@JackieYoung3) April 22, 2020
To a legend—Thank you. For believing in me. For always pushing me during my three years at Notre Dame. For still checking in on me. For everything. Happy Retirement ☘️ @MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/ILNLbbErLI
Amazing run @MuffetMcGraw One of the great coaches in ANY sport.You have been and will continue to be a great friend and inspiration. pic.twitter.com/k4bnjOQMAA— Mike Brey (@NDMikeBrey) April 22, 2020
Amazing run @MuffetMcGraw One of the great coaches in ANY sport.You have been and will continue to be a great friend and inspiration. pic.twitter.com/k4bnjOQMAA
@MuffetMcGraw thank you for your tireless work in serving our game. Your voice. Your activism for female coaches coaching in our game. Your knowledge. Your winning ways. You are appreciated. And thank you for giving us @IrishCoachIvey! @ndwbb— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) April 22, 2020
@MuffetMcGraw thank you for your tireless work in serving our game. Your voice. Your activism for female coaches coaching in our game. Your knowledge. Your winning ways. You are appreciated. And thank you for giving us @IrishCoachIvey! @ndwbb
It was honor @MuffetMcGraw to be by your side for so many years!!! #frienship #mentor #memories @ndwbb #goat pic.twitter.com/5B0GT6MQ2W— Carol Owens (@GoIrishCoachO) April 22, 2020
It was honor @MuffetMcGraw to be by your side for so many years!!! #frienship #mentor #memories @ndwbb #goat pic.twitter.com/5B0GT6MQ2W
Wow- legend! Congrats on an incredible career and thank you for everything you’ve done for the game, @MuffetMcGraw https://t.co/sLrPdO2JJQ— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) April 22, 2020
Wow- legend! Congrats on an incredible career and thank you for everything you’ve done for the game, @MuffetMcGraw https://t.co/sLrPdO2JJQ
Congratulations on your retirement @MuffetMcGraw #ThankYouMuffet pic.twitter.com/w8X4onYXnc— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) April 22, 2020
Congratulations on your retirement @MuffetMcGraw #ThankYouMuffet pic.twitter.com/w8X4onYXnc
Muffet McGraw has earned legendary status for her tremendous national impact on college basketball—as well as the deep respect and affection of our local community in South Bend. Thank you for your leadership! https://t.co/2rCFb5Juk0— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) April 22, 2020
Muffet McGraw has earned legendary status for her tremendous national impact on college basketball—as well as the deep respect and affection of our local community in South Bend. Thank you for your leadership! https://t.co/2rCFb5Juk0
Congrats to @MuffetMcGraw on a fantastic career! ????????????Enjoy retirement! ???? pic.twitter.com/1E0Jp0C4AM— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) April 22, 2020
Congrats to @MuffetMcGraw on a fantastic career! ????????????Enjoy retirement! ???? pic.twitter.com/1E0Jp0C4AM
After a Hall of Fame career, two national championships and a lifetime commitment to empowering women, @MuffetMcGraw steps down as the head coach of @NDwbb.Thank you, Coach.???? https://t.co/GyUAW4RvHF#ThankYouMuffet pic.twitter.com/lHB8v96mFH— The Fighting Irish ???? (@FightingIrish) April 22, 2020
After a Hall of Fame career, two national championships and a lifetime commitment to empowering women, @MuffetMcGraw steps down as the head coach of @NDwbb.Thank you, Coach.???? https://t.co/GyUAW4RvHF#ThankYouMuffet pic.twitter.com/lHB8v96mFH
Muffet McGraw, forever a legend pic.twitter.com/2X7u8mNEsB— SB Nation (@SBNation) April 22, 2020
Muffet McGraw, forever a legend pic.twitter.com/2X7u8mNEsB
2 NCAA titles9 Final Four appearances5 ACC Championships4x AP Coach of the Year2017 @Hoophall InducteeThank you for everything, coach. @ndwbb @MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/kKxx5pU6Fe— WSLAM (@wslam) April 22, 2020
2 NCAA titles9 Final Four appearances5 ACC Championships4x AP Coach of the Year2017 @Hoophall InducteeThank you for everything, coach. @ndwbb @MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/kKxx5pU6Fe
She'll be remembered as a women's basketball pioneer and legend – and beyond the hardwood, as a voice for women in sports.#ncaaW | @MuffetMcGraw @ndwbb pic.twitter.com/sxsQE3Mt4i— NCAA Women’s Basketball (@ncaawbb) April 22, 2020
She'll be remembered as a women's basketball pioneer and legend – and beyond the hardwood, as a voice for women in sports.#ncaaW | @MuffetMcGraw @ndwbb pic.twitter.com/sxsQE3Mt4i