Jerry C. Johnson, legendary LeMoyne-Owen basketball coach, dies at 102

“Coach has a true American story of success that should be told,” said current LeMoyne-Owen coach William Anderson (Sept. 10, 2020).  Mr. Johnson coached for 46 seasons, having 821 wins.

Jerry C. Johnson led LeMoyne-Owen College to a historic Division III national championship in 1975. https://t.co/E1CKhHdXkN

— Commercial Appeal (@memphisnews) January 24, 2021

Today the SIAC joins the LeMoyne-Owen College family in mourning the loss of basketball legendary head coach Jerry C. Johnson. #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/BnN6zrsPNV

— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) January 24, 2021

DOCUMENTARY: “1st Forgotten Champions: The Legacy of Jerry C.  Johnson”.

TENNESSE SPORTS HALL OF FAME BIO OF HEAD COACH JERRY C. JOHNSON

How LeMoyne-Owen basketball coach Jerry C. Johnson's life story ended up featured at film festival https://t.co/1UfWOmuJro via @memphisnews

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 24, 2021