I’m sure the senior members of this board remember the days when John T & our John C, and Nolan Richardson were the voice for equality for black payers regarding academic restrictions the NCAA had put in place. They faced lots of backlash, but stood firm for change. Needless to say they had a great friendship. I’m sure our John is hurting with the loss. I had the great opportunity to be one of Temple’s representatives at John C’s Hall of Fame induction. It was John Thompson who did John’s introduction speech. Most everyone in attendance shed a tear at the moving speech. What I also recall is speaking with John T Jr. who drove his dad up from DC. He told me his dads back was so bad he made the trip lying on the back seat and could barely stand. His dad would not hear of staying home and missing the opportunity to honor his pal. Sad loss for the game and all the people he impacted.
John Thompson
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