Stone Edward JOHNSON

In the first semi-final of the 1960 US Olympic Trials, Stone Johnson equaled the world record in running 20.5 for the 200. He placed second in the final to Ray Norton. Sprinting for Grambling State, he was also second in the 1960 NCAA 200. After graduating from college, Johnson turned to professional football. In a 1963 pre-season game, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Houston Oilers, Johnson sustained a broken neck and died 10 days later. Although he never played a down in a regular-season NFL game, his number 33 was retired by the Chiefs.

Personal Bests: 100 – 10.2 (1960); 200 – 20.5 (1960).