What is Jon Thompson's middle name?
R.
What is Jon Thompson's full name?
John R. Thompson Jr.
Jon Thompson nickname(s):
Jon Thompson
Jon Thompson date of birth:
September 2, 1941
How old is Jon Thompson?
85
Where was Jon Thompson born?
Washington, DC
How tall is Jon Thompson?
6' 10" (208 cm)
How much does Jon Thompson weigh?
225 lbs (102.1 kg)
Jon Thompson body shape:
Athletic
What color are Jon Thompson's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Jon Thompson's hair?
Black
Jon Thompson distinctive features:
Towel On The Sidelines
Is Jon Thompson gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jon Thompson's ethnicity?
Black
What is Jon Thompson nationality?
American
Where did Jon Thompson go to school?
Archbishop Carroll
Where did Jon Thompson go to university?
Providence
What is Jon Thompson's occupation?
Former Coach, Commentator
Jon Thompson claim to fame:
1984 NCAA National Championship Coach
Who is Jon Thompson's father?
John Thompson Sr.
Jon Thompson family:
Gwendolyn Thompson (div.), Son: John Thompson III (basketball coach, b. 12-Mar-1966), Son: Ronny Thompson (basketball coach)
Short Biography
John R. Thompson, Jr. (born September 2, 1941, Washington, D.C.) is a former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator. In 1984, he became the first African-American head coach to win the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship when Georgetown defeated the University of Houston, 84-75.Thompson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on October 1, 1999.After retiring Thompson continued to be active in basketball as a commentator for both professional (mainly for TNT) and collegiate games. He also hosts The John Thompson Show, a sports talk show on SportsTalk 980 (WTEM-AM) in Washington, D.C.