Marquette legend George Thompson died at the age of 74 and people are wondering about his wife and children. However, there are not many details about his personal life to the public.

Let’s find out more about the legendary basketball player and the legacy he has left behind.

Anyone who witness his career of George cannot deny the fact that he was something else because his performance in the game was impeccable and his impact on Marquette has been very important for the development of the game.

His death has stunned the entire athletic community and people are presenting their homage to the player. He played in American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association.

George Thompson Basketball Wife & Children

George’s wife’s information is unavailable to the public. It is also unknown whether he is married or not; the only information available is about his professional life and nothing is known about his personal life.

There is also no mention of his children in the media. George has been remembered by people in his university as someone who was so brilliant that words cannot be described, one has to witness it.

People have taken over the internet and are expressing their condolences to the deceased athlete. They are reminiscing the memorable performances of his career in collegiate, NBA, and ABA.

George Thompson’s Net Worth At Death

There is a lack of accurate information about George’s wealth; however, it is likely that he was worth more than $1 million. He gathered his wealth from his successful career in basketball. He was among the best of his time.

Erasmus Hall High School was the high school from where he graduated, and after graduation, he attended Marquette University. In the University, he set many records that went unbroken for decades to come.

He held the scoring record for 40 years and held the single-season scoring record of over 20 ppg for 50 years. Even after decades of leaving the university, he is one of the prominent players in Marquette’s history.

George Thompson Obituary

George died at the age of 74 and the cause of his death has been revealed to be complications related to diabetes, as per Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The entire basketball fraternity has expressed their gratitude to him.

His close friend described him as a fierce athlete with a vision to win and who never enjoyed losing. This attitude of his is certainly displayed by his stat, which is impressive even by today’s standards.

More information about the funeral and other ceremonies might be updated soon by a source close to George.