Saluki Hall of Fame
Ed Thompson
- Induction:
- 2022
One of the longest-serving administrators in department history, Thompson worked in athletic training at Southern for 38 years. He became head trainer in 1984 and worked with both the football and men’s basketball programs. Thompson was the lead trainer for a National Championship football squad in 1983, and nine NCAA Tournament basketball teams. During his 30 seasons with men’s basketball, 15 teams went to either the NCAA Tournament or NIT. In 2011, Thompson became the first collegiate athletic trainer to work men's basketball at the World University Games.
SIU Men's Basketball vs. UMKC
Monday, November 10
11.8.25 | Saluki Radio Postgame at #21 YSU - Nick Hill
Sunday, November 09
11.8.25 | Saluki Radio Postgame at #21 YSU - Eddie Robinson
Sunday, November 09
Saluki Football Radio Broadcast - at #21 Youngstown State
Sunday, November 09
