 Thompson was born on August 2, 1937, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and attended Guthrie High School there.He played football and baseball at Eastern Oklahoma Junior College—now known as Eastern Oklahoma State College—in Wilburton, Oklahoma and at Adams State College—now known as Adams State University—in Alamosa, Colorado.Rachele Sangiuliano

Rachele Sangiuliano (born June 23, 1981 in San Donà di Piave) is a retired female volleyball player who represented Italy in the early 2000s.