Gary Thompson (basketball player)
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Gary Thompson is a retired American basketball player and broadcaster. He was an All-American player at Iowa State. Following his collegiate career, Thompson played for the Phillips 66ers of the Amateur Athletic Union and had a successful career as a broadcaster.
Playing career
Known as the "Roland Rocket", Gary Thompson came to
Following the close of his standout college career, Thompson chose to join the Bartlesville Phillips 66ers of the
Minneapolis Lakers
. Thompson had a successful career with the 66ers, earning AAU All-America honors three times and leading Phillips to an AAU title in 1962. He later coached the 66ers as well.
Post-playing career
After his playing days were over, Thompson began the Gary Thompson Oil Company, a business venture made possible by his affiliation with the
Big 12 games.[2]
He retired in 2006.
