Coach Johnny Major Death – Dead : Johnny Major Obituary : Cause of Death Unknown
Coach Johnny Major has died, according to a statement posted online on June. 3, 2020.
Johnny Majors, who guided Tennessee to three SEC championships, died Wednesday morning at the age of 85. His death occurs on the heels of Monday’s announcement that former Auburn coach Pat Dye, an annual foe of Majors but also a close friend, died at 80. According to a report by times free press
We are saddened by the news of Coach Johnny Major’s passing. He will be deeply missed as a coach, a leader, and as a dear family friend. Our thoughts go to his family during this difficult time. https://t.co/yMkIHW2EX6 pic.twitter.com/gN2ZZMmLmY
— BROYLES AWARD (@BroylesAward) June 3, 2020
Cause of Death.
We have no information at the moment on of caused death . This post will be updated as soon as we have that information.
Tributes.
The following are some tributes posted on social media to honor the life and the legacy of the deceased.
#VolNation lost a legend. Our thoughts go out to Johnny Major’s family during this time. #VFL pic.twitter.com/EgZUMxH1ma
— Alumni Hall UT (@AlumniHallUT) June 3, 2020
Matthew Lance wrote
I remember getting to go to Johnny Major’s football camp when I was my son’s age.. He was the first coach I can remember actually knowing who he was! Those years he coached the vols was the birth of my lifelong love for football and the Vols.
Gameday on Rocky Top wrote
Met Johnny Major a few times as a kid in Memphis at Big Orange Club events. Nice, gracious, friendly. As a 10-year old I mentioned the upcoming Memphis State game would be easy. He said “Son, none of them are easy. You have to work hard for every single win.” RIP a VFL Legend
John Temp wrote
I remember getting to go to Johnny Major’s football camp when I was my son’s age.. He was the first coach I can remember actually knowing who he was! Those years he coached the vols was the birth of my lifelong love for football and the Vols.
Paul Yochum’63 wrote
Johnny Major’s hire was the best thing to happen for ISU football American football in 1968. I was there and have been a fan and follower of Majors fir years. This was at a At a time when the program and school needed it, Johnny taught us about winning and win with class. R.I.P. Johnny Majors
Houston Kress wrote
I was really hoping these rumors weren’t true. Rest in Peace to a legend of College and Tennessee Football.
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Rebirth Council wrote
Johnny Major was a local legend in Lynchburg (where he was born) and in Franklin County (where he played high school football for his dad at Huntland). It hadn’t been too long ago I saw Majors and Fulmer eating together at John T BBQ on the square in Winchester TN. RIP