| John Thompson AKA John Robert Thompson, Jr. Born: 2-Sep-1941
Birthplace: Washington, DC
Died: 30-Aug-2020
Location of death: Arlington, VA
Cause of death: unspecified
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Basketball Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Georgetown Head Coach, 1972-99 While at Georgetown, posted a record of 596-239, (.714). Wife: Gwendolyn Thompson (div., two sons, one daughter)
Son: John Thompson III (basketball coach, b. 12-Mar-1966)
Son: Ronny Thompson (basketball coach)
Daughter: Tiffany Thompson
High School: Archbishop John Carroll High School, Washington, DC
University: Providence College (1963)
Coach: Head Coach, St. Anthony High School, Washington, DC (1966-71)
Coach: Head Coach, Georgetown University (1972-99)
Member of the Board of Nike (1991-)
National Association of Basketball Coaches Past President
Basketball Hall of Fame 1999
SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
Boston Celtics (1964-66)
FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
He Got Game (1-May-1998) · Himself
The Sixth Man (28-Mar-1997) · Himself
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