Jimmy Johnson
Inducted:
2020
Jimmy Johnson is celebrated as one of the most successful coaches in NFL history, renowned for building dynasties through leadership and bold decisions. After a standout college coaching career, he took over the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 and transformed them into champions. Johnson’s vision and aggressive roster moves, including the famous Herschel Walker trade, laid the foundation for one of football’s great powerhouses.
Under his leadership, the Cowboys won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1992 and 1993, cementing his legacy as a master builder of teams. He later coached the Miami Dolphins, adding more wins to his NFL resume, before moving on to a long and respected career as a television analyst. Johnson’s influence on modern team-building strategies continues to shape the league.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020, a fitting honor for a coach whose methods and championships left an enduring mark on the game.
Johnson's Awards and Honors
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII)
- AP NFL Coach of the Year (1990)
- Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
- National champion (1987)
- Walter Camp Coach of the Year (1986)
- Big Eight Coach of the Year (1979)
NFL Records
- First head coach to win both a Super Bowl and a college football national championship
- One of only six head coaches to lead a team to back-to-back Super Bowl victories
- Only coach in NFL history to turn a 1–15 team into Super Bowl champions within four seasons
- Architect of the largest trade in NFL history
- Guided Dallas to three consecutive NFC Championship Games
NFL Teams
Dallas Cowboys (1989–1993)
Miami Dolphins (1996–1999)
NFL Stats
Seasons Served:
9 (1989–1999)
Regular Season Record:
80–64 (.556)
Playoff Record:
9–4 (.692)
Overall Record:
89–68
NCAA win–loss record:
81–34–3 (.699)
Division Titles:
2
Playoff Appearances:
6
Super Bowl Victories:
2