University of Minnesota Athletics
Black History Month: Jimmie Johnson
2/8/2019 5:26:00 AM | Men's Basketball
In honor of Black History Month, Gopher Athletics is celebrating those who made us great. Throughout February, GopherSports.com will share short interviews with African-American alumni from various Gopher programs. In these interviews, former student-athletes reflect on their time at the U of M, provide advice to current Gophers and share what Black History Month means to them personally.
Jimmie Johnson
Sport: Basketball
Years:1965 to 1967
Hometown: Ecorse, Michigan
Occupation: Retired Pharmacist and clinical therapist in substance abuse & mental health.
What is it you miss most about the University?
I miss the diversity, the interesting relationships and the way the University of Minnesota community embraces the athlete.
If you could give the current student-athletes any piece of advice, what would it be?
Take the experience seriously and enjoy the journey.
What was your favorite university or athletic event you've attended since you graduated and what made it so special to you?
My son took me to a basketball game at the Barn on my birthday last year.
What are you grateful for?
I am grateful for my children deciding to pursue higher education.
What does Black History Month mean to you?
The appreciation and pride in my ethnic group.
What occupies your time now?
Writing and working as a program supervisor in substance abuse/mental health; also promoting my first book: There Is Some of Us In All of US.