The Pope

[Gato78]

Greg "The Pope" Johnson is graduating from MU 35 years after he left MU. Was a great athlete. Just never put it all together. Saw him play a lot in high school too. He was great in high school at Pius, hence the nickname "Pope". Unbelievable story and an inspiration. Congrats Pope!!!!!!



http://youtu.be/u7uM7n2kocI

[jpvegas52]

Great find, inspiring story. Hopefully, will inspire others to complete their degree.

[CaribouJim]

Who was the dude just to Bo's left in the pic with Mo Lucas? He was ALWAYS at the rec center playing ball during my MU tenure '76 - '80. Was still pretty quick, but played the classic old man ball too.

[IWB]

With the white head band on? That is the Pope. If you mean the shorter guy in front, isn't that Lloyd Walton?

[CaribouJim]

With the white head band on? That is the Pope. If you mean the shorter guy in front, isn't that Lloyd Walton?

Nope - not LW. I bet your brother knows. The Pope spent a lot of time at the rec center too IIRC.

[Gato78]

Pope would dive off the diving board doing twists and flips--he was incredible. Lloyd Walton was #22. If you mean the old guy picture, it is Tatum, Walton, Pope, Bo and Maurice Lucas.

[CaribouJim]

Pope would dive off the diving board doing twists and flips--he was incredible. Lloyd Walton was #22. If you mean the old guy picture, it is Tatum, Walton, Pope, Bo and Maurice Lucas.

You sure that is Lucky Lloyd? I swear it is another guy.

[CaribouJim]

Here is LW from an interview within the last few years - don't think that is him in the old man photo.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s2S2tmfJMbQ