AKA John Terrill Majors

Born: 21-May-1935
Birthplace: Lynchburg, TN
Died: 3-Jun-2020
Location of death: Knoxville, TN
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: College football coach

Runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, 1956.

Father: Shirley Majors (high school football coach)
Mother: Elizabeth
Brother: Joe
Wife: Mary Lynn (one son, one daughter)
Son: John
Daughter: Mary

    High School: Huntland High School, Huntland, TN
    University: University of Tennessee
    Coach: Head Coach, Iowa State University (1968-72)
    Coach: Head Coach, University of Pittsburgh (1973-76)
    Coach: Head Coach, University of Tennessee (1977-92)
    Coach: Head Coach, University of Pittsburgh (1993-96)

    Walter Camp Coach of the Year 1973
    Paul "Bear" Bryant Award 1973
    Paul "Bear" Bryant Award 1976
    College Football Hall of Fame 1987
    Heart Bypass Operation 1992

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