George Thompson: 1947 - 2022

George Thompson moves to score against Murray State in the 1969 NCAA tournament.On Wednesday evening, Marquette University athletics announced that men’s basketball great George Thompson had passed away earlier in the day due to complications from diabetes. He was 74 years old.

The #mubb and @MarquetteU family lost a true legend today with the passing of George Thompson, due to complications from diabetes. George made a tremendous impact, not only on the program, but the entire Milwaukee community after his arrival on campus. RIP Brute Force pic.twitter.com/ieOYTTXH7m

— Marquette Basketball (@MarquetteMBB) June 9, 2022 Athletic Director Bill Scholl:

“George’s name is synonymous with Marquette…