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 Basketball,” Vice President & Director of Athletics Bill Scholl said.