Ed Thompson (2022) - Saluki Hall of Fame - Southern Illinois University Athletics

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.