James “Jimmy” Boothe Dies as Thomas More Saints Prepare for Home Games
The article covers the passing of James "Jimmy" Boothe, a Xavier University basketball Hall of Famer and educational leader, and the Thomas More Saints football team finally playing home games after a series of early-season road matches.
Louisville, KY, October 15, 2026 —
James “Jimmy” Boothe, a Xavier University basketball Hall of Famer and educational leader, has died. Separately, the Thomas More Saints football team is set to play at home after opening the season with a series of road matches.
The available information identifies Boothe’s connection to Xavier University basketball and his work as an educational leader, but does not provide his age, date of death, cause of death, or further details about his career and life. No statements from family, the university, or other representatives were included.
The Saints’ home games mark a change from a start to the season spent on the road. The information provided does not specify how many road games the team played, when the home schedule begins, the opponent, or the venue. It also does not give details about the team’s results during the road stretch.
The two developments concern different parts of the sports community: Boothe’s legacy in Xavier basketball and education, and Thomas More football’s transition to home games. Further details about Boothe’s life and memorial arrangements, as well as the Saints’ upcoming schedule, were not provided.
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