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Sister Jean's March Madness takeover, explained: The story of Loyola-Chicago's viral superfan during 2018 Cinderella run

The most memorable figure from Loyola-Chicago's miraculous March Madness run in 2018 likely wasn't a player, coach, or even a mascot. It was Sister Jean, perhaps the oldest superfan in modern sports history.

As the Ramblers unexpectedly kept dancing through the 2018 NCAA Tournament, their biggest fan and team chaplain became an overnight celebrity.

Born in 1919, Sister Jean found college basketball stardom in her older years, from her NCAA Tournament courtside appearances to even having her own "Sister Jean Day" across the state of Illinois. In September 2025, Sister Jean was considered retired from being Loyola University Chicago's chaplain

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