Ancil Johnson
Inducted in 1992
Men's Basketball
As a Lion
Ancil Johnson, a 6-foot-7 forward, was a standout on the Lion basketball team from 1965-67. While at Freed-Hardeman, he was named to the All-Dixie Conference Team where he was also named Player of the Year. In addition, he was named to the All-NJCAA Region VII Team and was a third team NJCAA All-American. During his sophomore year Johnson averaged 20 points per game.
After Graduation

Johnson completed his bachelor's degree at Oklahoma Christian College where, in 1968, he helped to lead them to the NAIA national tournament. In 1969 he was a member of the NAIA All-District IX Team and was a honorable mention All-American. During his junior year, he averaged 12 points per game and during his senior year ha averaged 18.9 points per game. Also he was named to Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges in 1970.

Following his collegiate career, Johnson was drafted by Denver of the American Basketball Association. His draft rights were sold to New Orleans.

Since that time, Johnson coached basketball in West Memphis, Ark., and at Collinwood High School. He now resides in Collinwood and rather than coaching he is engaged in raising cattle.

 
Lion Hall of Fame
YearInducteeSport(s)
1985Kerby FarrellBaseball
1985Laurent JohnsonCoaching
1985Lon VarnellBaseball, Basketball, and Football
1986Mary Nelle Brum ChalkWomen's Basketball
1986John Luke WebbFootball, Basketball, and Baseball
1986James WilliamsBaseball and Basketball
1987Mac H. FeltsMultiple
1987Kate Pennington RochelleWomen's Basketball
1987Robert L. WittBasketball
1988Ulyss BrockMen's Basketball
1988Mayme Higginbottam LaneWomen's Basketball
1988Jim MurdaughMen's Basketball
1989Jerry MooreMen's Basketball
1989John L. WeeksBaseball, Basketball, Football
1990Vanassa Chism BranchWomen's Basketball
1990Dolly LambertBaseball
1990John PipkinBaseball and Basketball
1990David SmithBasketball
1990R.W. (Dick) StewartBasketball
1991Sammy FisherCoaching
1991Dick GrayTrack and Field
1991Robert Stanley LittleMen's Basketball
1992Ancil JohnsonMen's Basketball
1992Clyde WoodsTennis
1993Aaron HerronMen's Basketball
1993Gerald MichaelMen's Basketball
1994Arthur BonnerMen's Basketball
1995Ruben BrownMen's Basketball
1995Charlie SmithMen's Basketball, Coaching
1996Cindy AndersonWomen's Basketball
1996Janice Wood GriggsWomen's Basketball
1996Renee Hensley PaughTennis and Basketball
1996Owen MitchellMen's Tennis
1997Randall AveryMen's Basketball
1997Sergio CastelloMen's Tennis
1998Garrett GrillsMen's Basketball
1999Fabiana CuggionniWomen's Tennis
1999Joe HardinDistinguished Service
1999Johanna MittenhammerWomen's Tennis
1999Ernesto RamosMen's Basketball
2000Claudia SanchezTennis
2002Jennifer Burkeen ShowersBasketball
2002David ByrdCoaching
2002Clay MurleyBaseball
2005Kara Sanders AtkinsWomen's Basketball
2005Qiana ElamWomen's Basketball
2006Chike StevensonMen's Basketball
2007Federico ContrerasTennis
2007Ricardo FerreiraTennis
2007Micheal GainesMen's Basketball
2008Nancy BennettDistinguished Service
2008Lee BurklowMen's Basketball
2008Mikki Dowell VinsonVolleyball/Softball