What is Jimmy Johnson (American Football Coach) doing today?



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Jimmy Johnson was born on July 16, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas. His father, James Johnson Sr., was a high school football coach and his mother, Eunice Johnson, was a schoolteacher. He has two younger brothers, Randy and Mark. Johnson was raised in a strict Baptist home and was not allowed to listen to secular music or watch television on Sundays. He played football in high school and was offered a scholarship to play at the University of Arkansas, but he turned it down to stay close to home and attend the University of Texas.

Nice impression! https://t.co/1zQrNs2Xzu

— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) December 25, 2021

Johnson played defensive end for the Longhorns from 1962-1964 and was a two-time All-Southwest Conference selection. He graduated from Texas with a degree in physical education in 1965. After college, Johnson coached high school football for a year before returning to the University of Arkansas as an assistant coach. He then spent two years as an assistant coach at Oklahoma State University before returning to the University of Texas as defensive coordinator in 1972.

In 1977, Johnson was hired as head coach at the University of Pittsburgh. He led the Panthers to a 6-5 record in his first season and then back-to-back 9-3 seasons in 1978 and 1979. In 1980, Johnson returned to his alma mater, the University of Arkansas, as head coach. He led the Razorbacks to an 8-4 record in his first season and then back-to-back 10-2 seasons in 1981 and 1982.

In 1983, Johnson was hired as head coach of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. He inherited a team that had finished 2-14 the previous season and led them to a 6-10 record in his first year. The Cowboys then went on to win back-to-back Super Bowls in 1992 and 1993. Johnson resigned as head coach of the Cowboys after the 1993 season.

In 1994, Johnson was hired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. He led the Dolphins to a 10-6 record in his first season and then back-to-back 9-7 seasons in 1995 and 1996. Johnson resigned as head coach of the Dolphins after the 1999 season.

Long time ago !! https://t.co/v3e7kSyZQp

— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) February 14, 2022

Johnson has been married twice. His first marriage was to Diane Jones from 1965-1975. They had two children together, Jimmy Jr. and Jennifer. His second marriage was to Rhonda Rookmaaker from 1977-present. They have two children together, Chad and Brittany.

Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million. He currently serves as an analyst for Fox NFL Sunday.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia