Jimmy Johnson Former football coach Jimmy Johnson being inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, 2023. (more) Jimmy Johnson American football coach Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jimmy-Johnson Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jimmy-Johnson Also known as: James William Johnson Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 24, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts In full: James William Johnson (Show more) Born: July 16, 1943, Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Jimmy Johnson (born July 16, 1943, Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.) is a former American football coach who had success at both the college and NFL level. Johnson was the first coach to win both an NCAA national championship (University of Miami, 1987) and a Super Bowl (Dallas Cowboys, 1993 and 1994). Known for his colorful personality, he later became a popular football analyst, appearing on the Fox NFL Sunday show. Johnson is one of three children born to Allene and C.W. Johnson, the latter of whom worked as an oil-refinery mechanic and then as a dairy supervisor. The family lived ...(100 of 843 words)

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