Jimmy Johnson facts for kids

Jimmy, Jim, or Jimmie Johnson is a common name shared by many different people. This page will help you learn about some of the famous people who have this name, especially those known for sports, entertainment, or other important roles.

Famous People Named Johnson

Sports Stars

Racing Legend: Jimmie Johnson

• Jimmie Johnson (born 1975) is a very famous American stock car racing driver. He is known for winning many championships in NASCAR.

Football Coaches and Players

• Jimmy Johnson (American football coach) (born 1943) is a well-known former college and professional football coach. He also works as a sports analyst on TV.
• Jim Johnson (American football) (1941–2009) was an assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL), especially remembered for his time with the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Jimmie Johnson (American football) (born 1966) played American football as a tight end.
• Jimmy Johnson (cornerback) (born 1938) was an American football cornerback.
• Jimmy Johnson (quarterback) (1879–1942) was an American football player.
• Jim Johnson (coach) (1912–2004) was an American athlete and coach in football, basketball, and baseball.

Other Athletes

• Jim Johnson (baseball, born 1983) (born 1983) is an American baseball relief pitcher.
• Jim Johnson (baseball, born 1945) (1945–1987) was an American baseball pitcher.
• Jimmy Johnson (baseball) (born 1947) was a minor league baseball player, coach, and manager.
• Jimmy Johnson (pitcher) (1918–?) was an American baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues and Mexican League.
• Jim Johnson (boxer) (1887–1918), also known as Battling Jim Johnson, was a heavyweight boxer in the early 1900s.
• Jim Johnson (footballer, born 1923) (1923–1987) was an English football player for teams like Grimsby Town.
• Jim Johnson (ice hockey, born 1942) (1942–2021) was an ice hockey forward for the Philadelphia Flyers.
• Jim Johnson (ice hockey, born 1962) played as a defenceman for teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins.
• Jim Johnson (jockey) (1929–2021) was an Australian jockey famous for winning the Melbourne Cup horse race.

Entertainment Personalities

Musicians and Artists

• Jimmy Johnson (actor) (died 2020) was a Nigerian actor.
• Jimmy Johnson (blues guitarist) (born 1928) is an American blues guitarist.
• Jimmy Johnson (musician) (1943–2019) was an American guitarist and music producer.
• Jimmy Johnson (bassist) (born 1956) is an American bass guitarist, known for playing with James Taylor.
• Jimmy Johnson (cartoonist) is the creator of the comic strip Arlo and Janis.
• Jimmy Johnson (rapper) is a member of the music group Prime Boys.

Radio Personalities

• Jim Johnson (radio) (born 1945) is a radio personality from Chicago.

Other Notable People

Public Figures

• James Paul Johnson (born 1930), known as Jim, was a U.S. Representative from Colorado. This means he was a politician who helped make laws for his state.
• Jim Johnson (New Jersey politician) (born 1960) is an activist and politician from New Jersey.
• Jim Johnson (British Army officer) (1924–2008) was an officer in the British Army.
• Jimmy Johnson is also a character in the TV show Silk.

See also

• Jim Johnston (disambiguation)
• Jimmy Johnstone (1944–2006), Scottish footballer
• James Johnson (disambiguation)