Johnny Vaught first gained attention as a guard for Texas Christian University from 1930-1932. He was captain of the Horned Frogs' 1932 conference champions, a consensus All-America guard, and twice All-Southwest Conference. As impressive as his playing career was, it was his 25-season tenure as head coach at the University of Mississippi that brought him greater fame. Eighteen of his teams went to bowl games, 10 of them were rated in the nation's Top 10, and four of them were among the Top Five. Upon retiring after his 24th season in 1970, he had achieved the nation's best winning percentage (.749) out of the coaches who had served as many or more seasons. His record was 185-58-12. In 1973, Vaught was asked to come back as head football coach and director of athletics at the University of Mississippi. He finished the 1973 season as coach and retired as director of athletics in 1978. Vaught was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1975. (Football)