About Gary Thompson
Lived 1932 – 2010 (aged 77–78). Gary Thompson was a basketball player.
Gary Thompson (c. 1932 – November 12, 2010) was an American basketball coach. He served as the head basketball coach at Wichita State University from 1964 to 1971, compiling a record of 93–94. Thompson led the Wichita State Shockers to the Final Four of the 1965 NCAA University Division basketball tournament.
Thompson died on November 12, 2010.
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Who was Gary Thompson?
American basketball coach
When was Gary Thompson born?
Gary Thompson was born in 1932.
When did Gary Thompson die?
Gary Thompson died on 12 November 2010.
What was Gary Thompson's occupation?
Gary Thompson was a basketball player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gary Thompson (basketball coach)
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