Haven't seen it posted here: "Handsome" Jimmy...

[zipp]

...(last name escapes me) passed away today, as I understand. The guy was an over-the-top U of L basketball fan whom most of you know either by name, sight, or sound. He was entertaining as hell, and a good guy as evidenced by those who knew him personally.

The world will be a little quieter and less red place without him...

 

[geo_joe]

...

 

[Steelers2012]

RIP James 'Handsome Jimmy' Thompson Sr. 1963 - 2016

http://www.newcomerkentuckiana.com/Obituary/125759/James-Thompson-Sr/Louisville-Kentucky

 

[KerryRhodes]

Thanks Steels for the link.

Heard it this afternoon. Scotty Davenoprt talked about how he was also
a big Bellamine fan. Sad.

He was a great Cards fan. You knew Handsome Jimmy. He'd always say,
"Let me ask you somthin'

RIP Mr. Thompson.

 

[AdvanSix]

...(last name escapes me) passed away today, as I understand. The guy was an over-the-top U of L basketball fan whom most of you know either by name, sight, or sound. He was entertaining as hell, and a good guy as evidenced by those who knew him personally.

The world will be a little quieter and less red place without him...

Handsome Jimmy was a super nice guy who loved his Cardinals. RIP my friend.

 

[nccardfan]

Always sad to lose a true Cardinal fan.

 

[Cue Card]

Always sad to lose a true Cardinal fan.

Very true.

RIP Mr. Thompson.

 

[Knucklehank1]

Just curious, was this the same Jimmy Thompson that got caught up in NCAA inquiry into UofL bball in the 90's?

 

[gocds]

Yes. But that didn't mean he wasn't an avid UofL fan because he was and that's exactly how we should remember him.

GO CARDS - BEAT EVERYBODY!!! God Bless America!!!

 

[Knucklehank1]

Yes. But that didn't mean he wasn't an avid UofL fan because he was and that's exactly how we should remember him.

GO CARDS - BEAT EVERYBODY!!! God Bless America!!!

Wasn't casting dispersions on him. I just knew of him as Handsome Jimmy, didn't know his last name. Every UofL talk show or media member I've seen vouched for him as a great guy and ultra-avid Cards fan. RIP Jimmy