Dorothy Izzo, 100, Remembered as a Pillar of Family and Sports
Dorothy Izzo, mother of Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, died at age 100 in Wisconsin. Her life spanned nursing, sports fandom, and close family ties.
May 28, 2026
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Dorothy Izzo, a centenarian who balanced a career in nursing with a lifelong love of basketball, captured the public’s heart when her son joked that she could outplay a player on the team. Her story of family, faith, and fandom resonates far beyond the court.
May 28, 2026