Otis Johnson (athlete) facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | Jet |
Nationality | United States of America |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
February 3, 1932
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Country | United States |
Sport | Track and field Football |
Event(s) | 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.
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