WASHINGTON - Former Georgetown University men's basketball head coach John Thompson Jr. will be among a group of 13 new members to the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame. The group will be recognized in pregame ceremonies on Saturday, April 19 before the Washington Nationals baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Thompson will be inducted into the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame along with • James "Cool Papa" Bell - former outfielder for the Homestead Grays
• Thomas Boswell - Washington Post sports columnist and author
• Len Ford - four-time All-Pro defensive end
• Ted Leonsis - owner & CEO of Monumental Sports and Entertainment
• Bryan Murray - former coach of the Washington Capitals
• Richie Petitbon - former safety, defensive coordinator, and coach of the Washington Redskins
• David Robinson - former Naval Academy All-American, Olympic Gold Medalist and NBA All-Star
• Eunice Kennedy Shriver - founder of the Special Olympics
• Guy Harris "Doc" White - former Major League pitcher
• Gary Williams - former men's basketball coach for the University of Maryland and American University
• Maury Wills - former National League Most Valuable Player
• Warner Wolf - legendary sportscaster
John Thompson Jr.