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Tennessee's first-ever 1,000-yard rusher, Johnnie Jones, was honored in his hometown of Munford with a street bearing his name during a celebration on Thursday. The street that leads to the youth football field in Munford was renamed 33 Johnnie Jones Drive in his honor. Jones' head coach with the Vols, Johnny Majors, spoke at the ceremony and his UT teammates, Tony Robinson and Phil Stuart, also attended the event along with longtime Tennessee administrators Carmen Tegano and Roger Frazier.
MUNFORD CELEBRATES JOHNNIE JONES WITH STREET DEDICATION - University of Tennessee Athletics
“To have a leader in our community with the heart and work ethic of Johnnie is a gift. He is one of the most modest individuals I know, serving our city as a reserve police officer, and giving of his time teaching fundamentals of the game to the young men in the football program at Munford High School. He is a mentor and role model to many. It is my distinct pleasure to see the street renamed in Johnnie’s honor,” stated Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole.
Johnnie Jones Honored Today In Munford