The University of Texas lost a legend with the passing of Johnny Lam Jones on Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. A multi-sport star for the Longhorns, Jones was a two-time All-American on the football field and a United States Olympian in track.
A native of Lampasas, Texas, Jones lettered in football from 1976-79 and in track for the Horns in 1977-78. He was the football team's Most Valuable Player in 1978 and earned All-America honors in both 1978 and 1979. A two-time All-Southwest Conference performer, Jones scored eight touchdowns of 45 yards or more in his career in the burnt orange.