Johnny Majors
1956
Tailback
Huntland

Johnny Majors is recognized as one of the greatest Tennessee single-wing tailbacks in school history.

In 1956, Majors ran, passed and kicked the Vols to a 10-0 regular season mark and finshed runner-up to Notre Dame's Paul Hornung in the Heisman Trophy race. Majors captured back-to-back SEC Player of the Honors following the 1956 campaign.

He collected 1,622 yards on the ground and threw for 1,135 yards, scoring 16 touchdowns during his UT career. With his leg, he booted 83 punts for a 39.1-yard average. He also returned 36 punts for 438 yards and ran back 15 kickoffs for 344 yards.

Majors returned to The Hill as head coach in 1977 after leading Pittsburgh to the national title. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987.

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