Ellis T. Johnson
- August 5, 1990
- 79 years
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Ellis T. Johnson, 79, American multi-sport athlete and coach.
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|Ellis T. Johnson (August 8, 1910 – August 5, 1990) was an American football, basketball, baseball, and track and field player and coach. He was a four-sport letter-winner at the University of Kentucky, playing basketball, football, baseball, and track and field. In 1933 he became Adolph Rupp's first All-American at Kentucky.
Johnson was the head coach of Morehead State University men's basketball, football, baseball, and track. He is Morehead's all-time winningest coach in football, with a 54–44–10 mark, and in basketball, where his teams went 176–158. Johnson also served as men's basketball head coach at Marshall University.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what year was Ellis T. Johnson born?
- A.1912
- B.1915
- C.1910correct
- D.1908
Ellis T. Johnson was born on August 8, 1910.
Source: biographical header
2.What was the date of death for Ellis T. Johnson?
- A.August 8, 1990
- B.July 5, 1990
- C.August 5, 1990correct
- D.September 8, 1990
Ellis T. Johnson died on August 5, 1990.
Source: biographical header
3.Which university did Ellis T. Johnson attend as a four-sport letter-winner?
- A.University of Kentuckycorrect
- B.Morehead State University
- C.Marshall University
- D.University of Louisville
Ellis T. Johnson was a four-sport letter-winner at the University of Kentucky.
Source: university education section
4.In which sport did Ellis T. Johnson become Adolph Rupp's first All-American?
- A.Baseball
- B.Basketballcorrect
- C.Football
- D.Track and field
Ellis T. Johnson became Adolph Rupp's first All-American at Kentucky in 1933 in the sport of basketball.
Source: university education section
5.Besides basketball, football, and baseball, what other sport did Ellis T. Johnson participate in at the University of Kentucky?
- A.Track and fieldcorrect
- B.Tennis
- C.Swimming
- D.Wrestling
Ellis T. Johnson participated in basketball, football, baseball, and track and field at the University of Kentucky.
Source: university education section
6.What was the football coaching record of Ellis T. Johnson at Morehead State University?
- A.60–40–0
- B.50–50–5
- C.54–44–10correct
- D.44–54–10
Ellis T. Johnson had a record of 54–44–10 as head football coach at Morehead State University.
Source: coaching career section
7.How many wins did Ellis T. Johnson achieve as the basketball coach at Morehead State University?
- A.190
- B.158
- C.144
- D.176correct
Ellis T. Johnson coached teams at Morehead State to a record of 176–158 in basketball.
Source: coaching career section
8.At which university did Ellis T. Johnson serve as a men's basketball head coach besides Morehead State?
- A.University of Louisville
- B.University of Kentucky
- C.Eastern Kentucky University
- D.Marshall Universitycorrect
Ellis T. Johnson also served as the men's basketball head coach at Marshall University.
Source: coaching career section
9.How many sports did Ellis T. Johnson coach at Morehead State University?
- A.Three
- B.Five
- C.Two
- D.Fourcorrect
Ellis T. Johnson was the head coach of Morehead State University men's basketball, football, baseball, and track.
Source: coaching career section
10.What is the primary distinction Ellis T. Johnson holds regarding Morehead State football?
- A.He is the all-time winningest coachcorrect
- B.He was the first coach ever
- C.He is the longest-tenured coach
- D.He is the youngest coach to serve
Ellis T. Johnson is Morehead's all-time winningest coach in football.
Source: coaching career section
11.In what year did Ellis T. Johnson achieve All-American status?
- A.1932
- B.1933correct
- C.1935
- D.1930
Ellis T. Johnson became Adolph Rupp's first All-American at Kentucky in 1933.
Source: university education section
12.What was the age of Ellis T. Johnson at the time of his death?
- A.75
- B.81
- C.77
- D.79correct
The text states that Ellis T. Johnson was 79 years old at the time of his passing.
Source: biographical header
13.Which sport is listed as the final sport Ellis T. Johnson played at the University of Kentucky?
- A.Track and fieldcorrect
- B.Baseball
- C.Basketball
- D.Football
The text identifies track and field as one of the four sports Ellis T. Johnson lettered in at the University of Kentucky.
Source: university education section
14.How many total losses did Ellis T. Johnson accrue as the basketball coach at Morehead State?
- A.44
- B.158correct
- C.176
- D.54
Ellis T. Johnson had a 176–158 record, meaning he had 158 losses as basketball coach at Morehead State.
Source: coaching career section
15.Where can biographical information about Ellis T. Johnson be found according to the external links?
- A.Find a Gravecorrect
- B.University of Kentucky Hall of Fame
- C.Official NCAA Archive
- D.Morehead State Athletics Library
The text notes that there is a link for Ellis T. Johnson at Find a Grave.
Source: external links section
16.What title is given to Ellis T. Johnson regarding his athletic career?
- A.Multi-sport athlete and coachcorrect
- B.Olympic athlete
- C.Athletic director
- D.Professional scout
Ellis T. Johnson is described as an American multi-sport athlete and coach.
Source: biographical header
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