I came as a shadow : an autobiography
by Thompson, John, 1941-2020 (Author), Washington, Jesse John, 1969- (Author)
Summary
"The autobiography of the legendary coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, whose achievements on and off the basketball court reflect America's unresolved struggle with racial justice"-- Full description
Summary: |
"The autobiography of the legendary coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, whose achievements on and off the basketball court reflect America's unresolved struggle with racial justice"-- |
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Item Description: |
Includes index. |
Physical Description: |
xii, 337, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
ISBN: |
9781250619358 1250619351 |
Author Notes: |
John Thompson was the head basketball coach at Georgetown University from 1972 to 1999, where he won the NCAA championship in 1984. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999. He graduated from Providence College and held a master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University of the District of Columbia. He completed I Came As a Shadow shortly before his death in the summer of 2020. |