Jimmy Johnson: Biography in Details
Who is Jimmy Johnson?
Jimmy Johnson is an American sports analyst and former football coach. From 2006 to 2010, he made history as the first driver to win the “National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Cup Series” five times in a row.
Jimmy Johnson: Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Family, Education
Jimmy Johnson was born on 16 July 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. As of 2024, his age is 80.
Likewise, he holds American nationality and is of Caucasian descent. His zodiac sign is Gemini and he believes in Christianity religions.
His father’s name was C.W. Johnson Jr. and his mother’s name was Allene. He grew up with his sibling named Wayne.
Talking about his educational details, he completed his elementary school and school level in her hometown. Then he joined Thomas Jefferson High School where he completed his education in Port Arthur, Texas.
Jimmy Johnson: Professional Life, Career
Jimmy Johnson got quite interested in sports and engaged in playing football. He was a classmate of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Janis Joplin. He started playing football as a defensive lineman at the University of Arkansas between 1962 and 1964 in college.
Johnson assisted in helping the Razorbacks to the national championship to an All-Southwest Conference selection in 1964. He also plays with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. He began his career as an assistant coach at Louisiana Tech University in 1965.
Moreover, he helped in recruiting high school quarterback Terry Bradshaw from neighboring Shreveport, Louisiana, to the team during this period, which featured Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame as the starting quarterback. Here is his career history as a coach:-
- Picayune Memorial HS (1966) Assistant coach
- Wichita State (1967) Assistant coach
- Iowa State (1968–1969) Assistant coach
- Oklahoma (1970–1972) Defensive line coach
- Arkansas (1973–1976) Defensive coordinator
- Pittsburgh (1977–1978) Assistant head coach & defensive coordinator
- Oklahoma State (1979–1983) Head coach
- Miami (FL) (1984–1988) Head coach
- Dallas Cowboys (1989–1993) Head coach
- Miami Dolphins (1996–1999) Head coach
He won the National Champion, 2× SWC champion, and All-SWC (1964) when he was a player. As head coach, he has won many awards 2× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII), AP NFL Coach of the Year (1990), National Champion (1987), Walter Camp Coach of the Year (1986), and Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor.
Jimmy Johnson: Net Worth, Income, Salary
Jimmy Johnson has managed his life very peacefully and earned his career as a sports analyst. According to some sources, his estimated net worth is $45 million. Besides this, he is living a comfy and luxurious life with his family.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size
Jimmy Johnson stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches and weighs around 85 kg.
Besides this, he has a fair skin complexation with white hair and light brown eyes. He has not revealed any other body measurements, which include his shoe size and dress sizes.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
He has managed his social lifestyle and successfully managed his social account. He has 1 million followers on his Facebook page. On his Instagram, he has 535k followers under his username @jimmyjohnson.
Since August 2011, he has been active on Twitter and has 373.1k followers.
Jimmy Johnson’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | July | Thursday |
| 2025 | July | Friday |
| 2026 | July | Saturday |
| 2027 | July | Sunday |
| 2028 | July | Tuesday |
Jimmy Johnson’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | July | Tuesday |
| 2025 | July | Wednesday |
| 2026 | July | Thursday |
| 2027 | July | Friday |
| 2028 | July | Sunday |