Mary Lou Johns (1996) - M Club Hall of Fame - University of Memphis Athletics

Mary Lou Johns

Induction:
1996

Mary Lou Johns coached the Lady Tiger basketball team for 20 years and during that time compiled an overall record of 377-231. She was named the Metro Conference Coach of the Year in 1984, 1986 and 1987 and her teams captured conference titles in 1982 and 1985. Three Lady Tiger teams received NCAA invitations under Johns and her 1984 team was the runner up in the Women’s NIT. While a student at the University of Memphis, Johns was a member of the women’s basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton teams. She received her degree in 1964. Johns has been named to Who’s Who of Memphis, is a member of the Amateur Sports Hall of Fame and has chaired numerous charitable events and projects.