John Thompson (American football executive)

John Thompson
Personal information
Born:	May 19, 1927
Died:	May 24, 2022 (aged 95); Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Career information
College:	Washington
Career history
As a staff member / executive:
	Minnesota Vikings (1961–1970); Publicity director (1961–1965); Assistant general manager (1966–1970); National Football Conference (1971); Assistant to the president; Seattle Seahawks (1976–1982); General manager;
	Executive profile at Pro Football Reference
	Executive profile at Pro Football Reference
As an administrator:
	Washington Huskies (1955–1960); Sports information director; National Football League (1971–1975); Executive director of management council;
Career highlights and awards
	NFL Executive of the Year (1978);

John Albert Thompson (May 19, 1927 – May 24, 2022) was an American football executive. He served as the first general manager of the Seattle Seahawks from 1976 to 1982.