John Robert Thompson Jr. (September 2, 1941 – August 30, 2020) was an American professional basketball player and 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 ...

Sep 8, 2015 · Born in Washington, D.C. on September 2, 1941, legendary basketball coach-emeritus John Thompson Jr., arose from segregated public-housing and asphalt playground-courts to the polished hardwoods of collegiate and professional basketball, becoming the first African American head coach — in any major college sport– to win a Division I ...

Aug 31, 2020 · Coach John Thompson, who led the Georgetown University Hoyas basketball team to victory at the 1984 national championship, has died aged 78. Thompson, who was the first black coach to win the...

He was a Black basketball player and men's college basketball coach. John Robert Thompson Jr. was born and raised in Washington, D.C. As a child, his mother insisted on sending him to Catholic schools for educational opportunities and academic challenges.

Mar 15, 2021 · To Thompson’s delight, his program’s success even led some African-Americans to believe, mistakenly, that overwhelmingly white Georgetown was a historically Black college.

Feb 9, 2021 · As a Black youth growing up in segregated Washington, D.C., John Thompson was accustomed to sitting in the back of his Catholic church behind white parishioners and receiving Holy Communion...

Sep 9, 2020 · John Thompson, who died Aug. 30 at 78, is remembered by former players, coaches and others for his role in pushing back on racism.

Sep 1, 2020 · John Thompson's legacy within the African-American community surpassed basketball on the court. Thompson symbolized a strong, wise mentor to many young men and lead the Georgetown Hoyas...

Aug 31, 2020 · Coach John Thompson, who led the Georgetown University Hoyas basketball team to victory at the 1984 national championship, has died aged 78. Thompson, who was the first black coach to win the...

Aug 31, 2020 · John Thompson stood 6-10, taller than most of his players and those of teams his Georgetown Hoyas opposed, but his stature in the game of basketball went far beyond the physical. He was the...