Johnny Majors

John Terrill Majors (May 21, 1935 – June 3, 2020) was an American professional football player and college coach. He was born in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

He began as a halfback at the University of Tennessee. He was a two-time winner of the Southeastern Conference Most Valuable Player award, in 1955 and 1956.

After playing one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL), Majors became a college assistant coach. He was the head coach at Iowa State University (1968–1972), the University of Pittsburgh (1973–1976, 1993–1996), and Tennessee (1977–1992).

His 1976 Pittsburgh squad won a national championship. He was added into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1987.

Majors died on June 3, 2020 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee at the age of 85.[1]

References
  1. Raucoules, Gregory (June 3, 2020). "Legendary Vols coach and player Johnny Majors dies at 85". WATE.com. Retrieved June 3, 2020.



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