Thompson, John Jr.
1941-2020 · Contribution: 1984
College basketball coach
First African American head coach to win a major college basketball championship
Sports & Athletics
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1941, Washington, D.C.
- Active since
- 1972
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- First Black head coach to win a major college basketball title
Impact on the world
Thompson broke a barrier at the pinnacle of college basketball while insisting his players earn degrees, becoming a fierce advocate for Black student-athletes.
Sources
- Georgetown University
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