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John Robert Thompson Jr. (September 2, 1941 – August 30, 2020) was an American college basketball coach for the Georgetown Hoyas men's team. He became the first African-American head coach to win a major collegiate championship in basketball when he led the Hoyas to the NCAA Division I national championship in 1984.
Dec 30, 2023 · On Dec. 12, 1894, Canadian Prime Minister John Thompson sat down for a luncheon with Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle. He died of a heart attack moments later.
John Patrick Thomson (born Patrick Francis McAleer; 2 April 1969) is an English comedian, narrator and actor best known for his roles in The Fast Show, Men Behaving Badly, Cold Feet, 24 Hour Party People, The Brothers Grimsby and Coronation Street.
Aug 31, 2020 · John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has...
John Thompson was a Canadian politician who served as prime minister for only two years before dying of a heart attack in 1894. He had a diverse and long career in Nova Scotia, but faced religious discrimination and opposition in federal politics.
Aug 31, 2020 · The Hall of Famer led Georgetown to three Final Fours and a title in 1984 with Patrick Ewing. He was also a vocal advocate for his players and a role model for many coaches.
Aug 31, 2020 · John Thompson, the Hall of Famer who led Georgetown to three Final Fours and a national title, passed away at age 78. He was a pioneer and a role model for Black coaches and players, and a vocal advocate for education and social justice.
