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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.
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...
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 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 Jr., the Hall of Fame basketball coach who led Georgetown University to national collegiate prominence and became the first African-American coach to take a team to the N.C.A.A....
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.
