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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 · Thompson was a Hall of Famer who led the Hoyas to three Final Fours and a national title in 1984. He was also a social activist and a mentor to many players, including Patrick Ewing and Allen Iverson.
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 · Thompson was the first Black head coach to win a national championship and a huge voice on social justice in the NCAA during the 1980s.
Aug 31, 2020 · Thompson was the first Black head coach to win an NCAA title and a Hall of Famer who coached stars like Ewing and Iverson. He also spoke out about race and social issues in sports and society.
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Sep 1, 2020 · The legacy of Georgetown coach John Thompson, who died Sunday at 78, goes beyond being the first Black coach to win an NCAA basketball title.
Sep 1, 2020 · John Thompson Jr. was a trailblazing coach who won an NCAA title, recruited Black stars and created a brand of basketball that resonated with Black fans. He also fought for social justice and diversity in college sports, paving the way for more Black coaches.
