Legendary college and NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson recently celebrated his 81st birthday.
Johnson is known for his time with the Miami Hurricanes and Dallas Cowboys especially, as he took both programs to championships at their respective playing levels.
Johnson is remembered by Notre Dame fans for being Miami’s coach during the peak of the rivalry between the two schools.
When you think of Notre Dame-Miami, the first game that comes to mind for all is the 1988 “Catholics vs. Convicts” game that had the wild finish and helped send Notre Dame on their way to the national championship.
The social media account Holtz’s Heroes, which is the Lou Holtz charity, gave a unique birthday greeting to Jimmy Johnson recently.
Happy birthday Coach @JimmyJohnson! 81 only looks better on @81TimBrown. Thanks for the memories. 🌀 🎂 https://t.co/leZfTG88X9 pic.twitter.com/veh4CjJ3m7
— Holtz's Heroes Foundation (@HoltzHeroes) July 16, 2024
Happy birthday indeed, coach.