Walter A. Johnson
Walter A. Johnson (c. 1893 – July 23, 1958) was an American football and basketball coach and college athletics administrator. He coached both sports at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina.[1] As the athletic director at Presbyterian, he is loosely credited with giving the school's sports teams their unique nickname, the Blue Hose.[2]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Died | July 23, 1958 (aged 65) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1915–1917 | Presbyterian |
| 1919–1940 | Presbyterian |
| Basketball | |
| 1914–1930 | Presbyterian |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1915–1958 | Presbyterian |
Johnson died on July 23, 1958, at the age of 65. The former football field at Presbyterian was named in his honor.[3]
References
- "The Late Great Walter Johnson" (PDF). ychistory.org. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- "WHAT'S IN A NAME". Presbyterian Blue Hose. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- "Johnson Field At Old Bailey Stadium". Presbyterian Blue Hose. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
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