Newswire: John Thompson, coaching legend and unforgettable mentor, dies at 78

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Newswire: John Thompson, coaching legend and unforgettable mentor, dies at 78

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor John Thompson was the first Black coach to win the NCAA Championship. In 1984, he led the Georgetown Hoyas to victory over the Houston Cougars. In 1985 Thompson was named Coach of the Year. He coached at Georgetown University from 1972 to 1999.Thompson was a coach who set the […]

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