Otis Johnson (athlete) explained

Otis Johnson
Nickname:Jet
Nationality:United States of America
Birth Date:3 February 1932
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Country:
Sport:Track and field
Football
Event:60 yard dash
Relay
Running back
Team:Morgan State College (1951–1955)
United States Army (1956–1960)

Otis "Jet" Johnson (born February 3, 1932) was an American athlete who competed mainly in sprint events. Running under coach Edward P. Hurt he was a key component of the Morgan State relay teams. From 1953 to 1955, he was the national outdoor champion and a three-time winner of the Penn Relays. Johnson later served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of The Flying Four American collegiate 4 × 400 metres relay team.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Run From There A Biography Of Edward P. Hurt.. 2004. Word Assn Pub. Wade, Herman L.. 9781932205787. 149239551.