Former Vol WR Johnny Mills passes.

[tomballvol]

WR and TE from the mid-60's passed away early this morning.

 

[davethevol]

May he rest in peace and his family be comforted by God.

 

[Boston Vol]

Before my time, but I remember seeing him on the UT football reunion dvd that was done in like 2003 or 2004. He told some good stories.

 

[Caculator]

RIP

 

[orangebloodgmc]

So sorry to hear. I remember those days when our receiver options were the tough Austin Denney, speed burner Richmond Flowers, and the sure-handed Mills.

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Prayers sent.

 

[AllVols]

May he RIP.

 

[J C Higgins]

Sad news. Brings back a lot of memories from the 60's.

“At any level of football, you have to be taught how to win,” Mills said. “Everybody can play the game, but as far as knowing how to win that is something you have to teach. I got that from the University of Tennessee from coach (Doug) Dickey. I expected to win every game. …”

Right place at the right time

 

[onthehill71]

Sad news. Brings back a lot of memories from the 60's.

“At any level of football, you have to be taught how to win,” Mills said. “Everybody can play the game, but as far as knowing how to win that is something you have to teach. I got that from the University of Tennessee from coach (Doug) Dickey. I expected to win every game. …”

Right place at the right time

Graduated a yr before I got to the hill. Really solid receiver. VFL. RIP

 

[Volfan1000]

WR and TE from the mid-60's passed away early this morning.

RIP and he was a solid player.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

Damn. Showing my age. I remember him. great player for the Vols

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

R.I.P.

 

[feathersax]

I was a senior in high school. Remember listening to George Mooney shout, "Touchdown, Johnny Mills!"

 

[over60vol]

I remember Johnny very well. I remember him making a one handed catch for a TD in the gator bowl against Syracuse. They had two running backs that were really good, one was names Floyd Littlle and the other was larry Csonka.

 

[Savannahbayvol]

RIP Mr Mills, a true VFL:

‘Gathering’ planned for Johnny Mills - Knox TN Today

 

[sechamp2012]

Johnny Mills & Jason Witten from Elizabethton . 2 of the all time best Tight Ends/Receivers for the Vols. RIP #85

 

[BigOrangeSky]

Would have thought UT media dept. would send out some type of notice. Local papers had to handle it it looks like.
He was one the greats to pass through fro certain.

 

[Mccage]

He could Catch!! RiP Johnny!!