Homer B. Johnson (’49), Garland. He attended North Texas on a football scholarship and was a member of the Geezles. At age 20, he was assistant football coach for Garland ISD, then served in the Korean War before returning to Garland ISD to serve as head football coach. He was later named the district’s first athletic director in 1963. In 1985, Garland ISD renamed its stadium after him, and he was inducted into numerous athletic halls of fame. He retired in 2016 after 68 years with Garland ISD.
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Homer B. Johnson (’49), Garland. He attended North Texas on a football scholarship and was a member of the Geezles. At age 20, he was assistant football coach for Garland ISD, then served in the Korean War before returning to Garland ISD to serve as head football coach. He was later named the district’s first athletic director in 1963. In 1985, Garland ISD renamed its stadium after him, and he was inducted into numerous athletic halls of fame. He retired in 2016 after 68 years with Garland ISD.
