Tom Jorgensen

Tom Jorgenson
Jorgensen from 1956 Michigan team portrait
Biographical details
Born(1935-01-02)January 2, 1935
Illinois, United States
DiedNovember 29, 2013(2013-11-29) (aged 78)
Playing career
1953–1956Michigan
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1960–1966Michigan (asst.)
1966–1973Northern Illinois
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Midwestern regular season (1972)
Awards
Midwestern Coach of the Year (1972)

Thomas A. Jorgensen, Jr.(January 2, 1935 – November 29, 2013) was an American basketball coach and player. He was the head coach of the Northern Illinois Huskies men's basketball from 1966 to 1973, compiling a record of 95–61 (.609). He played college basketball at the University of Michigan from 1953 to 1956. He was also an assistant basketball coach at Michigan from 1960 to 1966.