Inductees
Johns, Mary Lou
Mary Lou Johns is a pioneer in women’s college basketball, and the first head coach of the University of Memphis women’s basketball team. She is the program’s winningest head coach…
Johnsey Jr., John Harry
John Harry Johnsey Jr., known to all as “Harry,” lived a life of which to be proud. As impressive as were his on-the-field exploits, Johnsey was, more importantly, a true…
Johnson Jr., Galen W.
Long before Pat Summitt arrived as coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols, this part of the state already had developed a reputation for playing good women’s basketball. That…
Johnson, C. M. “Buck”
Best known for his popular column, “The Buck Stops Here,” in “The Chattanooga Times,” “Buck” Johnson has been a lifelong booster of athletics as a participant, coach, and finally as…
Johnson, Harold Franklin
Can a University of Tennessee alumnus become an SEC football and basketball official and remain impartial to his alma mater? Harold Franklin Johnson did just that, and although his blood…
Johnson, Jerry C.
He’s been called a “sideline legend.” And some say Jerry Johnson teaches “old school” basketball. In fact, Johnson learned the game from John McClendon who learned it from James Naismith,…
Johnson, Joseph Laurent
Born in 1908 at Crossville, Tennessee, Joseph Laurent Johnson began his athletic career at Central High School in Waverly, Tennessee, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball for three…
Johnson, Louis B. “Farmer”
Louis B. “Farmer” Johnson coached the University of Tennessee linemen from 1949 through 1954. He joined the Vol staff after producing one of the best lines in the country for…
Johnson, Raymond
He joined “The Tennessean” as a copy boy in 1918 and retired as sports editor in 1970. In between, Raymond Johnson built a monumental career as a sportswriter and editor….
Johnson, Reggie
Reginald “Reggie” Johnson, Sr, is a three-time World Basketball Champion, humanitarian and founder and CEO of R Johnson Community Services, Incorporation. Johnson is known for using his God-given talent of…
Johnson, Robert D. “Bob”
One would be hard pressed to find any flaws in Bob Johnson’s career as a student and as an athlete. A two-time consensus All-American, honor student, and member of the…
Johnson, Sadie Galloway
Luckily for us, Sadie Galloway Johnson never believed that a black woman in the 1930s could not educate herself and have a proud and respected career. A champion for the…
Johnson, William M. “Bill”
Whether he was battling SEC opponents on the gridiron, cheering Volunteer teams from the stands, or working behind the scenes for the betterment of Tennessee athletics, Bill Johnson of Sparta,…
Jones III, Johnnie H.
A native of Munford, Tenn., Johnnie H. Jones III attended Munford High School where he quickly became a football star when he rushed for 4,547 yards and 47 touchdowns during…
Jones, Dr. Billy M.
Dr. Billy M. Jones had a long and distinguished career, beginning as an excellent athlete and taking him all the way to the presidency of Memphis State University. Jones’ playing…
Jones, Dr. Chris
Dr. Chris Jones (born August 29, 1940 Newport, TN) received his BS from Carson-Newman, his Masters from the University of Mississippi, and his Doctorate of Education from the University of…
Jones, Edward “Too Tall”
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out where Ed “Too Tall” Jones got his nickname. At six-feet, eight-inches tall, the Jackson, Tennessee, native was certainly much…
Jones, Ronald “Popeye”
Jones was born in Dresden, TN in 1970. He played college basketball for Murray State University. He finished his college career as a three-time All Ohio Valley Conference selection and…
Juhan, Bishop Frank A.
He was a champion in two glorious careers. First he was Frank Juhan, all-round athlete and prize scholar at the University of the South at Sewanee. Then he was the…
Junior III, E.J.
In 1997, E. J. Junior was voted Nashville’s Most Outstanding All-Time Athlete. From his high school sports accomplishments to his continuing professional accomplishments, E. J. continues to earn the respect…