Rafer Johnson

American athlete and actor (The Sins of Rachel Cade
Died on Wednesday December 2nd 2020

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@AvvDox: RT @JohannesBuckler: Grazie a @mauroberruto ,134 volte CT della Nazionale Italiana Maschile di Pallavolo, bronzo ai Giochi Olimpici Londra… - 4 years ago

@AvvDox: RT @JohannesBuckler: Rafer Johnson ci ha lasciato pochi giorni fa, il 2 dicembre 2020, all’età di 86 anni. Dopo aver abbandonato l’atletic… - 4 years ago

@Mati604: @JohannesBuckler Grazie per la toccante storia di Rafer Johnson ❤️ - 4 years ago

@farben34: RT @JohannesBuckler: Grazie a @mauroberruto ,134 volte CT della Nazionale Italiana Maschile di Pallavolo, bronzo ai Giochi Olimpici Londra… - 4 years ago

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@NiccoColo: RT @JohannesBuckler: Grazie a @mauroberruto ,134 volte CT della Nazionale Italiana Maschile di Pallavolo, bronzo ai Giochi Olimpici Londra… - 4 years ago

@NiccoColo: RT @JohannesBuckler: Rafer Johnson ci ha lasciato pochi giorni fa, il 2 dicembre 2020, all’età di 86 anni. Dopo aver abbandonato l’atletic… - 4 years ago

@FlaGu52: RT @JohannesBuckler: Grazie a @mauroberruto ,134 volte CT della Nazionale Italiana Maschile di Pallavolo, bronzo ai Giochi Olimpici Londra… - 4 years ago

@runnerbeg: RT @JohannesBuckler: Grazie a @mauroberruto ,134 volte CT della Nazionale Italiana Maschile di Pallavolo, bronzo ai Giochi Olimpici Londra… - 4 years ago

@andreapellegri1: @JohannesBuckler Rafer Johnson atleta, attore e supporto di Bob Kennedy . Da famiglia poverissima studia UCLA perch… - 4 years ago

@GiusPecoraro: RT @JohannesBuckler: Grazie a @mauroberruto ,134 volte CT della Nazionale Italiana Maschile di Pallavolo, bronzo ai Giochi Olimpici Londra… - 4 years ago

@brongosalvatore: RT @JohannesBuckler: Grazie a @mauroberruto ,134 volte CT della Nazionale Italiana Maschile di Pallavolo, bronzo ai Giochi Olimpici Londra… - 4 years ago

@brongosalvatore: RT @JohannesBuckler: Rafer Johnson ci ha lasciato pochi giorni fa, il 2 dicembre 2020, all’età di 86 anni. Dopo aver abbandonato l’atletic… - 4 years ago

@brongosalvatore: RT @JohannesBuckler: Mi chiamo Rafer Johnson e sono nato a Hillsboro, Texas, il 18 agosto 1934. Papà voleva darci un futuro migliore di un… - 4 years ago

@JohannesBuckler: Grazie a @mauroberruto ,134 volte CT della Nazionale Italiana Maschile di Pallavolo, bronzo ai Giochi Olimpici Lond… - 4 years ago

@JohannesBuckler: Rafer Johnson ci ha lasciato pochi giorni fa, il 2 dicembre 2020, all’età di 86 anni. Dopo aver abbandonato l’atle… - 4 years ago

@JohannesBuckler: Mi chiamo Rafer Johnson e sono nato a Hillsboro, Texas, il 18 agosto 1934. Papà voleva darci un futuro migliore di… - 4 years ago

@GlobalSportMtrs: @AnitaDefrantz joins @kenshropshire to remember Olympic idol Rafer Johnson, their work together on the 1984 LA game… - 4 years ago

@kenshropshire: A wonderful conversation with my friend and author of “My Olympic Life,” Anita Lucette DeFrantz Remembers Rafer Joh… - 4 years ago

@SalyHere: RT @GlobalSportMtrs: Anita DeFrantz, American Olympic rower & member of the IOC joins @kenshropshire on the #GSMPod to remember Rafer Johns… - 4 years ago

@michael09438949: RT @SOSoCal: Let's #2020Rewind to the Rafer Johnson's Virtual Breakfast with Champions! What was your favorite moment? In case you missed i… - 4 years ago

@SOSoCal: Let's #2020Rewind to the Rafer Johnson's Virtual Breakfast with Champions! What was your favorite moment? In case y… - 4 years ago

@artspander: @TimSullivan714 UCLA grad, Rafer Johnson was on '58-59 Bruins with Crum - 4 years ago

@LilianaDiablo: RT @elvisdaybyday: Rafer Lewis Johnson, American decathlete and film actor died. He was the 1960 #Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon. H… - 4 years ago

@GlobalSportASU: RT @LoriOki: Two people whom I respect most in international sport, talking about the legendary Rafer Johnson who guided us all. 🙏🏽 #GSMpod… - 4 years ago

@GlobalSportASU: RT @ramsammy: Coming tomorrow... A must listen on the impact of Rafer Johnson but also hear how Anita DeFrantz blazed a trail for women of… - 4 years ago

@GlobalSportMtrs: RT @ramsammy: Coming tomorrow... A must listen on the impact of Rafer Johnson but also hear how Anita DeFrantz blazed a trail for women of… - 4 years ago

@GlobalSportMtrs: RT @LoriOki: Two people whom I respect most in international sport, talking about the legendary Rafer Johnson who guided us all. 🙏🏽 #GSMpod… - 4 years ago

@davecounts: It’s not the picture I was looking for for days, but I had the privilege of meeting Rafer Johnson 30 years ago. - 4 years ago

@GlobalSportASU: RT @GlobalSportMtrs: Anita DeFrantz, American Olympic rower & member of the IOC joins @kenshropshire on the #GSMPod to remember Rafer Johns… - 4 years ago

@Hildy333: RT @RepTedLieu: Today we join the @UCLA community in mourning the passing of Rafer Johnson, a world-class athlete, humanitarian, film actor… - 4 years ago

@LoriOki: Two people whom I respect most in international sport, talking about the legendary Rafer Johnson who guided us all.… - 4 years ago

@UCLAadvocacy: What an amazing life: Rafer Johnson, 86, Olympic medalist, champion for equality and exemplar of Bruin values.… - 4 years ago

@cblazblaz: RT @Villages_News: Rafer Johnson was one of America’s greatest athletes. Full opinion: - 4 years ago

@Villages_News: Rafer Johnson was one of America’s greatest athletes. Full opinion: - 4 years ago

@UCLA_Parents: UCLA alumnus and two-time Olympic medalist Rafer Johnson, was an inspiration, working to found the Special Olympics… - 4 years ago

@Laban9898: RT @ramsammy: Coming tomorrow... A must listen on the impact of Rafer Johnson but also hear how Anita DeFrantz blazed a trail for women of… - 4 years ago

@ramsammy: Coming tomorrow... A must listen on the impact of Rafer Johnson but also hear how Anita DeFrantz blazed a trail for… - 4 years ago

@alzsefl: RT @alzassociation: Last week, the world lost trailblazing Olympian and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Rafer Johnson. We are forever g… - 4 years ago

@alzcnfl: RT @alzassociation: Last week, the world lost trailblazing Olympian and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Rafer Johnson. We are forever g… - 4 years ago

@LeeMlquats: RT @alzassociation: Last week, the world lost trailblazing Olympian and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Rafer Johnson. We are forever g… - 4 years ago

@AlzheimersCWVA: RT @alzassociation: Last week, the world lost trailblazing Olympian and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Rafer Johnson. We are forever g… - 4 years ago

@WNYAlz: RT @alzassociation: Last week, the world lost trailblazing Olympian and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Rafer Johnson. We are forever g… - 4 years ago

@GracePlaton: RT @alzassociation: Last week, the world lost trailblazing Olympian and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Rafer Johnson. We are forever g… - 4 years ago

@alzassociation: Last week, the world lost trailblazing Olympian and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Rafer Johnson. We are forev… - 4 years ago

@ramanjr: RT @SportsDiplomacy: We honor the legendary Olympian Rafer Johnson on his recent passing. As a trailblazing @statedept goodwill ambassador,… - 4 years ago

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@PCFclub: RT @SportsDiplomacy: We honor the legendary Olympian Rafer Johnson on his recent passing. As a trailblazing @statedept goodwill ambassador,… - 4 years ago

@jamesmceldowney: RT @michaeleaves: America lost a sports icon last night with the passing of Rafer Johnson. At one point, he was viewed as the best athlete… - 4 years ago

@ECAatState: RT @SportsDiplomacy: We honor the legendary Olympian Rafer Johnson on his recent passing. As a trailblazing @statedept goodwill ambassador,… - 4 years ago

@SportsDiplomacy: We honor the legendary Olympian Rafer Johnson on his recent passing. As a trailblazing @statedept goodwill ambassad… - 4 years ago

@jamesbondnl: #raferjohnson #inmemoriam #rip #licencetokill #agenthawkins #dea #jamesbond #sport #decathlon #olympics #gold… - 4 years ago

@visualartsource: "Few among us could compete, athletically, with Loretta Claiborne and, given my tiny slice of Rafer Johnson’s story… - 4 years ago

@foremanroy12: RT @marcmorrison61: Very well written tribute to not only an awesome athlete but to a fantastic role model and phenomenal human. Please re… - 4 years ago

@jnord2002: RT @WillieGeist: Our #SundayTODAY "Life Well Lived" tribute to the late groundbreaking Olympic gold medalist Rafer Johnson, who also was in… - 4 years ago

@ludmotorcyclist: RT @UFWupdates: Rafer Johnson was the son of Texas farm workers. He helped disarm RFK’s assassin. He helped found the Special Olympics— and… - 4 years ago

@LarryBlaze6: RT @blacknewszone: IN MEMORIAM: Olympic champion, humanitarian Rafer Johnson dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@blacknewszone: IN MEMORIAM: Olympic champion, humanitarian Rafer Johnson dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@DeDRobb: Remembering Rafer Johnson in a Long Year of Lost Sports Legends - 4 years ago

@elbarnum: @NikeLA Jackie Robinson, Rafer Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. #thatwaseasy - 4 years ago

@EmilieSalo: RT @alzassociation: Last week, the world lost trailblazing Olympian and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion Rafer Johnson. We are forever g… - 4 years ago

@WaymooMoody: RT @jsteve014: @ericcbarnes @WaymooMoody Wow! A lot of people don't know not only was he a great athlete and person. But Rafer Johnson and… - 4 years ago

@jsteve014: RT @ericcbarnes: I missed this sad news last week ... RIP to Rafer Johnson, the Olympic Gold Medal Winner in the Decathlon in the Rome 196… - 4 years ago

@jsteve014: @ericcbarnes @WaymooMoody Wow! A lot of people don't know not only was he a great athlete and person. But Rafer Joh… - 4 years ago

@WaymooMoody: RT @ericcbarnes: I missed this sad news last week ... RIP to Rafer Johnson, the Olympic Gold Medal Winner in the Decathlon in the Rome 196… - 4 years ago

@ericcbarnes: I missed this sad news last week ... RIP to Rafer Johnson, the Olympic Gold Medal Winner in the Decathlon in the Rome 1960 Olympics - 4 years ago

@jsende: RT @DougHeye: Just saw the news that Rafer Johnson died. He was a hero on and off the track. Won the decathlon, helped create the Special O… - 4 years ago

@DaddyDeyo: RT @SInow: Rafer Johnson, who was named SI's 1958 Sportsman of the Year and won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, has died at 86 htt… - 4 years ago

@JimByersTravel: @UCLA_Alumni @SInow It's pretty impressive that my alma mater has been home to so many athletes who really made a d… - 4 years ago

@jruthkelly: RT @BlackPastOnline: Rafer Johnson, who won a gold medal in the decathlon at the Summer Olympic Games (Rome) in 1960, passed away on Decemb… - 4 years ago

@BallewEsen: RT @LATimesWharton: Sad news about one of Southern California's greatest: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the gam… - 4 years ago

@2ndHandBurrito: RT @notinhalloffame: Showtime! Season 1, Episode 48 of the Hall of Fame show is up! @2ndHandBurrito and the Buck (Kirk Buchner) look at t… - 4 years ago

@notinhalloffame: Showtime! Season 1, Episode 48 of the Hall of Fame show is up! @2ndHandBurrito and the Buck (Kirk Buchner) look a… - 4 years ago

@mpape5: RT @Coach_Inouye: Our Bruin Family is heartbroken over the loss of one our “Greats” Rafer Johnson. I am grateful to have spent quality time… - 4 years ago

@JohnCurleyCPD: RT @jimbarrero: Here’s way better footage of the late Rafer Johnson’s climb to light the Olympic torch in ‘84. It’s from the amazing “16 Da… - 4 years ago

@jimbarrero: RT @jimbarrero: Here’s way better footage of the late Rafer Johnson’s climb to light the Olympic torch in ‘84. It’s from the amazing “16 Da… - 4 years ago

@SeanKingless: RT @JasonAckery3rd: @johnrobertsFox @realDonaldTrump Here's a real hero and gentleman who deserved a PMoF, he passed away last week. He was… - 4 years ago

@meriwether_c: RT @kurtstreeter: Our personal sports icons have a way of living alongside us, enduring and powerful in our memories...Their victories and… - 4 years ago

@michaeleaves: RT @kurtstreeter: Our personal sports icons have a way of living alongside us, enduring and powerful in our memories...Their victories and… - 4 years ago

@NYTSports: RT @kurtstreeter: Our personal sports icons have a way of living alongside us, enduring and powerful in our memories...Their victories and… - 4 years ago

@marykmiller5: RT @JasonAckery3rd: @johnrobertsFox @realDonaldTrump Here's a real hero and gentleman who deserved a PMoF, he passed away last week. He was… - 4 years ago

@paulamoore: @JasonAckery3rd @johnrobertsFox @realDonaldTrump I somehow missed this sad news. Legend defines Rafer Johnson. - 4 years ago

@KarynCaplan: RT @stengel: Rafer Johnson was a great American. His is a story of sacrifice, generosity, and citizenship—not to mention great sportsmanshi… - 4 years ago

@brimajr: RT @AP_Sports: BREAKING: Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1… - 4 years ago

@brimajr: RT @JasonAckery3rd: @johnrobertsFox @realDonaldTrump Here's a real hero and gentleman who deserved a PMoF, he passed away last week. He was… - 4 years ago

@THrants: As a 13-year-old kid in SoCal, the 1984 Summer Olympics were magic — and no moment remains more indelible than Rafe… - 4 years ago

@Kokomoschmoe: I think I had one of those mysterious monoliths in my backyard. I just tossed it in the trash can. I really didn’t… - 4 years ago

@DevinElizondo: Remembering Rafer Johnson in a Long Year of Lost Sports Legends - The New York Times - 4 years ago

@FredHager5: @KevG163 Younger brother of recently deceased Rafer Johnson. - 4 years ago

@joeldrucker: RT @NewBlackMan: Remembering Rafer Johnson in a Long Year of Lost Sports Legends | @kurtstreeter - 4 years ago

@fifilarouche: @rgcapozzi @BuffaloBillsPR Thanks for correcting A lot of great athletes from San Joaquin Valley. 2 of the gre… - 4 years ago

@DonLinn: RT @stengel: Rafer Johnson was a great American. His is a story of sacrifice, generosity, and citizenship—not to mention great sportsmanshi… - 4 years ago

@CaseHerb: RT @coachgambetta: via @NYTimes - 4 years ago

@coopercoach: RT @coachgambetta: via @NYTimes - 4 years ago

@coachgambetta: via @NYTimes - 4 years ago

@MajorCelebrity: The world lost a #legend last week when #RaferJohnson passed away. Here's my own tiny #tribute to that wonderful ma… - 4 years ago

@KateS901: RT @farhip: A great athlete (and ⁦@UCLA⁩ alum): RIP, Rafer Johnson, Olympic legend, actor, and tackler of RFK’s assassin, dead at 84 https:… - 4 years ago

@Cindy3Luis: Remembering Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@Cindy3Luis: Remembering Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@DrMCar: RT @NMAAHC: Rafer Johnson was an Olympic champion, humanitarian and one of the most prominent athletes of his era. Johnson will be remembe… - 4 years ago

@SamWithTheRams: @RamsCommunity @sarina @JHekker @Ty_Higs19 @SOSoCal @RamsNFL @SpecialOlympics Rafer Johnson would be so proud!! - 4 years ago

@DeLuzeVF: 1960 Olympic Decathlon Champion, Rafer Johnson Dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@grannyman2013: RT @NMAAHC: Rafer Johnson was an Olympic champion, humanitarian and one of the most prominent athletes of his era. Johnson will be remembe… - 4 years ago

@CampbellSports: Olympic champ Rafer Johnson dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@terileemcclain: RT @RamsNFL: Rest In Peace Rafer Johnson - an Olympic legend and Southern California icon. - 4 years ago

@FredCDobbz: Rafer Johnson, Olympic gold medalist who nabbed RFK killer, dead at 86 - 4 years ago

@Terrywin1: Olympic gold medalist Rafer Johnson, who helped bring Summer Games to L.A., dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@Dennis_DevoeSt: RT @ninatypewriter: RIP Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

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@ArtanisD: RT @faustianovich: Peli (Rafer Johnson) del día: SOUL SOLDIER, exploitation western estrenado el mismo año que SOLDADO AZUL e igual de best… - 4 years ago

@dan_pericles: RT @djkorenelius: In memoriam Rafer Johnson (1934-2020), whom we lost on Wednesday. One of the greatest athletes, humanitarians, Americans… - 4 years ago

@JeremySchaap: RT @JustinTinsley: #PartingShots roundup. @bomani_jones on RG3 Myself on John Wall and DC @ryansmithtv on the NBA and Covid @JeremySchaa… - 4 years ago

@DHuntTrib: RT @NMAAHC: Rafer Johnson was an Olympic champion, humanitarian and one of the most prominent athletes of his era. Johnson will be remembe… - 4 years ago

@HopeGamboa: RT @NMAAHC: Rafer Johnson was an Olympic champion, humanitarian and one of the most prominent athletes of his era. Johnson will be remembe… - 4 years ago

@JustinTinsley: #PartingShots roundup. @bomani_jones on RG3 Myself on John Wall and DC @ryansmithtv on the NBA and Covid… - 4 years ago

@BruceJEmswiler: RT @mr_swarr: What an amazing story on the life of Rafer Johnson. @CULionsBaseball This is what courage looks like: - 4 years ago

@djkorenelius: In memoriam Rafer Johnson (1934-2020), whom we lost on Wednesday. One of the greatest athletes, humanitarians, Amer… - 4 years ago

@PiratesOfTheBHC: RIP Rafer Johnson. Olympian. Played pirate John Trammel in "Pirates of Tortuga" 1961. - 4 years ago

@americougarusa: RT @canadafreepress: Rafer Johnson - Champion for Ending Veteran Homelessness in Los Angeles - 4 years ago

@007Travelers: Olympic gold medalist Rafer Johnson (1934-2020) has passed away. May your soul rest in peace. Bond community knew… - 4 years ago

@DJohnson310: RT @latimessports: Appreciation: Rafer Johnson was a humble champion who put others in the spotlight, Bill Dwyre writes - 4 years ago

@TJamesIndState: RT @JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of the gr… - 4 years ago

@runSue19: RT @NMAAHC: Rafer Johnson was an Olympic champion, humanitarian and one of the most prominent athletes of his era. Johnson will be remembe… - 4 years ago

@Kat4Obama: RT @NMAAHC: Rafer Johnson was an Olympic champion, humanitarian and one of the most prominent athletes of his era. Johnson will be remembe… - 4 years ago

@LeifSkodnick: RT @JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of the gr… - 4 years ago

@ManLeeHood: Appreciation: Rafer Johnson was a humble champion who put others in the spotlight - 4 years ago

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@McClain_on_NFL: RT @JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of the gr… - 4 years ago

@ericspiegelman: RT @latimessports: Appreciation: Rafer Johnson was a humble champion who put others in the spotlight, Bill Dwyre writes - 4 years ago

@EHDC12: RT @latimessports: Appreciation: Rafer Johnson was a humble champion who put others in the spotlight, Bill Dwyre writes - 4 years ago

@rudedogreyes: RT @latimessports: Appreciation: Rafer Johnson was a humble champion who put others in the spotlight, Bill Dwyre writes - 4 years ago

@latimessports: Appreciation: Rafer Johnson was a humble champion who put others in the spotlight, Bill Dwyre writes - 4 years ago

@dropoutnation: RT @NMAAHC: Rafer Johnson was an Olympic champion, humanitarian and one of the most prominent athletes of his era. Johnson will be remembe… - 4 years ago

@Herbrarian: RT @NMAAHC: Rafer Johnson was an Olympic champion, humanitarian and one of the most prominent athletes of his era. Johnson will be remembe… - 4 years ago

@coach_mo: RT @NMAAHC: Rafer Johnson was an Olympic champion, humanitarian and one of the most prominent athletes of his era. Johnson will be remembe… - 4 years ago

@phildehaan3: This is worth reading. What a well-lived life. - 4 years ago

@Ynotgreencards: Rafer Johnson, RIP. - 4 years ago

@jeffjthompson: US Olympic icon Rafer Johnson, 1960 gold medalist in decathlon, dead at 86 - The Boston Globe #legend… - 4 years ago

@johnquinn83: RT @JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of the gr… - 4 years ago

@RunBlogRun: Rafer Johnson was an extraordinary American athlete and humanitarian. He also helped build the #specialolympics. Th… - 4 years ago

@RunBlogRun: In 1984, Rafer Johnson lit the torch at LA Olympics. He was First African American to ever light the Olympic flame.… - 4 years ago

@RunBlogRun: Yep, that's Rafer Johnson with Jesse Owens, in a @JimBeam commercial, circa 1970. #RaferJohnson, #decathlon,… - 4 years ago

@RunBlogRun: This is Rafer Johnson with Robert Kennedy. In 1968, Rafer was with Robert Kennedy when he was assinated, and held t… - 4 years ago

@blackstar1ne: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic Decathlon Champion, Dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@RunBlogRun: This is an exhausted CK Yang. The guy holding him us Is Rafer Johnson, his #ucla team mate. Rafer had just beat CK… - 4 years ago

@RunBlogRun: In 1956, Rafer Johnson took the silver medal, behind US's Milt Campbell, in #decathlon. Rafer Johnson was one of th… - 4 years ago

@Llastres: Muere Rafer Johnson, mito olímpico, actor y protagonista en el asesinato de Bobby Kennedy - 4 years ago

@RunBlogRun: 1956 Olympic silver and 1960 Olympic gold medalist Rafer Johnson, has died at the age of 86, he was one of the fine… - 4 years ago

@JimBonz: RT @RamsNFL: Rest In Peace Rafer Johnson - an Olympic legend and Southern California icon. - 4 years ago

@bambam1729: RT @JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of the gr… - 4 years ago

@saysShelze: RT @RamsNFL: Rest In Peace Rafer Johnson - an Olympic legend and Southern California icon. - 4 years ago

@sunstarcebu: Johnson’s defining act came 24 years after topping the decathlon in the 1960 Rome Olympics, a feat that earned him… - 4 years ago

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@BluntDiplomat: RT @RamsNFL: Rest In Peace Rafer Johnson - an Olympic legend and Southern California icon. - 4 years ago

@Seal_67: Pure greatness - thank you a Rafer Johnson RIP ‘Olympic champion Rafer Johnson, who also helped apprehend Robert Ke… - 4 years ago

@QueensTrack1: RT @SamSeemes: No college president or athletic director would every drop a track & field program if they had met or spent time with Rafer… - 4 years ago

@tommyjwms4456: RT @UCLAAthletics: "What matters is becoming the best you can be at whatever you're doing." - Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@CherylGEvans: - 4 years ago

@DivvishaBharti: World’s greatest athlete-turned actor Rafer Johnson passes away - 4 years ago

@mgianesello: RT @UCLAAthletics: "What matters is becoming the best you can be at whatever you're doing." - Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@amymayer818516: RT @LaDoctoraGTJ: I loved this moment, as Black Olympians on the field cheered first for Jesse Owens' granddaughter Gina Hemphill, carrying… - 4 years ago

@nicho047_john: RT @SamSeemes: No college president or athletic director would every drop a track & field program if they had met or spent time with Rafer… - 4 years ago

@rashar_morgan: RT @JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of the gr… - 4 years ago

@RAiyagari: RT @JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of the gr… - 4 years ago

@BrooksAD: RT @JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of the gr… - 4 years ago

@Hutchhobo: RT @JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of the gr… - 4 years ago

@JeremySchaap: Rafer Johnson lived a big life--of talent, grace, integrity and conviction. In his prime, he was considered one of… - 4 years ago

@1021THEVILLE: Olympic Legend Rafer Johnson passed away yesterday at the age of 86. - 4 years ago

@ellableeth: RT @nathanfenno: This is the @latimessports front after Rafer Johnson won gold in the decathlon at the Rome Olympics in 1960. Johnson died… - 4 years ago

@LaurenSexyGirl: Rafer Johnson Dead at 86, Olympic Legend and American Hero via @TMZ - 4 years ago

@HarrySwayne: Olympian Rafer Johnson passed away Wednesday at 86. He is one of the pantheon of African Americans who paved the wa… - 4 years ago

@john1966olsen: RT @ladailynews: Rafer Johnson’s credo: ‘Be the best you can be’ - 4 years ago

@ladailynews: Rafer Johnson’s credo: ‘Be the best you can be’ - 4 years ago

@canadafreepress: RT @canadafreepress: Rafer Johnson - Champion for Ending Veteran Homelessness in Los Angeles - 4 years ago

@dadiniowa: RT @dadiniowa: Rafer Johnson, who carried the American flag into Rome’s Olympic Stadium in 1960 as the first Black Captain of a United Stat… - 4 years ago

@spkodowell: RT @RulingSports: I have Rafer Johnson to thank for my sports writing career. In 2011 I launched Ruling Sports. The Manhattan Beach Open cr… - 4 years ago

@spkodowell: RT @CBSLA: #BREAKING: Olympic decathlon champion Rafer Johnson dies at 86 in Sherman Oaks. Johnson also helped apprehend Robert F. Kennedy'… - 4 years ago

@spkodowell: RT @UCLAAthletics: Rafer Johnson (1934-2020) - 4 years ago

@spkodowell: RT @SInow: Rafer Johnson, who was named SI's 1958 Sportsman of the Year and won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, has died at 86 htt… - 4 years ago

@DarksFaviola: RT @michaeleaves: America lost a sports icon last night with the passing of Rafer Johnson. At one point, he was viewed as the best athlete… - 4 years ago

@idavisbeatles: Rafer Johnson, gold medal🥇decathlon winner at the l960 Rome Olympics, saw Sirhan Sirhan gun down Senator… - 4 years ago

@bruceblizard: RT @SamSeemes: No college president or athletic director would every drop a track & field program if they had met or spent time with Rafer… - 4 years ago

@RepScottHolcomb: Mr. Johnson was an incredible person and leader. If you don't know his story, take a moment to read about him. What… - 4 years ago

@cambiemosdt: #COMUNICADO 🏃🏼‍♂️: El atleta Rafer Johnson🇺🇸, ha fallecido en Los Ángeles a los 86 años. Johnson fue subcampeón o… - 4 years ago

@CristopherOcean: RT @RepBarbaraLee: I am deeply saddened to hear of Rafer Johnson’s passing. He was a trailblazer as the first Black captain of a U.S. Olymp… - 4 years ago

@phil_amveda: A great American hero died Wednesday: Olympic champ and humanitarian Rafer Johnson. He was a friend, and I coauthor… - 4 years ago

@kwamie42: Rafer Johnson, Olympic decathlon champion, dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@URTheBank: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic decathlon champion, dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@hookedonmusicen: Rafer Johnson, Winner of a Memorable Decathlon, Is Dead - 4 years ago

@CoachJellisonTF: RT @SamSeemes: No college president or athletic director would every drop a track & field program if they had met or spent time with Rafer… - 4 years ago

@TheGrandstander: - 4 years ago

@FranMontgomery1: RT @FranMontgomery1: Rafer Johnson - Champion for Ending Veteran Homelessness in Los Angeles - 4 years ago

@FranMontgomery1: Rafer Johnson - Champion for Ending Veteran Homelessness in Los Angeles - 4 years ago

@leora18: RT @runnersworld: His gold at the 1960 Games was only one part of his amazing story. He will be missed. - 4 years ago

@BillyJura: Wow 🤯💯👇👇👇👇 What a good use of your time on this earth 🌎 RIP and thank you Rafer Johnson, Winner of a Memorable De… - 4 years ago

@ColeyKyman16: RT @UCLAAthletics: "What matters is becoming the best you can be at whatever you're doing." - Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@StevenTietz: RT @pjvazel: ⚫️ RIP Rafer Johnson @usatf 1935-2020 🥇🥈 @olympics 1960 1956 🇺🇸 flag carrier 1960 🔥 lighter 1984 3️⃣ @WorldAthletics world… - 4 years ago

@davidjo43991517: 1960 Olympic Decathlon Champion, Rafer Johnson Dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@SamyrHamoudi: RT je suis extrêmement triste pour mon sport de 💔 @WorldAthletics a attendu la semaine où l’on perd Rafer Johnson,… - 4 years ago

@SkinnyRunLegs: RT @runnersworld: His gold at the 1960 Games was only one part of his amazing story. He will be missed. - 4 years ago

@jgamo68: RT @DanOBrien: Rafer johnson was a mentor, a role model and to so many of us a friend. He along with Milt Cambell built and continued the l… - 4 years ago

@_indy80: Muere Rafer Johnson, mito olímpico, actor y protagonista en el asesinato de Bobby Kennedy - 4 years ago

@ny_red1: @tombrokaw @NBCNightlyNews Pls check facts on capture of SirhanSirhan & gun used in assassination of RFK. See detai… - 4 years ago

@KickBrainTumors: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic decathlon champion who helped apprehend Sirhan Sirhan, dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@VicWJZ: I had forgotten about this picture. Rest In Peace Rafer Johnson. The first African American to carry the American F… - 4 years ago

@RobbDunn: RT @PiLambdaPhi: The world has lost an incredible human being. Brother Rafer Johnson (UCLA) entered the Chapter Eternal on Wednesday, Dec 2… - 4 years ago

@RobbDunn: So sorry to hear the news of Rafer Johnson’s passing. While his athletic career pre-dated my birth, he was an incre… - 4 years ago

@antonyc73336147: RT @Foro_TV: Muere Rafer Johnson, campeón olímpico de decatlón en 1960 - 4 years ago

@Benton_Inst: Start your weekend with all the #broadband news - 4 years ago

@ImpeachBDevos: RT @vinlananna: Rafer Johnson was a giant in our sport. His undisputed athleticism was impressive. His impact as a human being will be fe… - 4 years ago

@VonBenko: Outstanding sentiment from @therossporter on the passing of the great Rafer Johnson!! - 4 years ago

@neuropsychblog: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic decathlon champion who helped apprehend Sirhan Sirhan, dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@Foro_TV: Muere Rafer Johnson, campeón olímpico de decatlón en 1960 - 4 years ago

@wnylibrarian: @DupeOfURL @SFCD71 Olympic star, tackled Sirhan Sirhan, and had a cameo in a Bond flick next to the Fly. - 4 years ago

@eastacton: RT @AthleticsWeekly: Rafer Johnson won Olympic decathlon gold in 1960, acted in Hollywood films and lit the cauldron at the 1984 LA Games d… - 4 years ago

@televertv: #Entérate El estadounidense Rafer Johnson, subcampeón olímpico de decatlón en Melbourne 1956 y campeón en Roma 1960… - 4 years ago

@RubioSRE: RT @NTelevisa_com: El estadounidense Rafer Johnson, subcampeón olímpico de decatlón en Melbourne 1956 y campeón en Roma 1960, murió en Los… - 4 years ago

@NTelevisa_com: El estadounidense Rafer Johnson, subcampeón olímpico de decatlón en Melbourne 1956 y campeón en Roma 1960, murió en… - 4 years ago

@MikeTroy81: Rest in peace Rafer Johnson. My uncle Kenny got his middle name from this world-class athlete - 4 years ago

@collaisco: @jacktodd46 Jack, I’m sure you will agree that the passing of Rafer Johnson represents another legend lost in 2020!… - 4 years ago

@morgamirah: RT @nathanfenno: This is the @latimessports front after Rafer Johnson won gold in the decathlon at the Rome Olympics in 1960. Johnson died… - 4 years ago

@GoneDeadRIP: RT @NYTObits: Rafer Johnson, who carried the American flag into Rome’s Olympic Stadium in August 1960 as the first Black captain of a Unite… - 4 years ago

@unionwill: RT @rodmickleburgh: Feeling old...just read the obit of Rafer Johnson, whom i well remember winning the Olympic decathlon in 1960...he was… - 4 years ago

@DimitryyGii: RT @michaeleaves: America lost a sports icon last night with the passing of Rafer Johnson. At one point, he was viewed as the best athlete… - 4 years ago

@DimitryyGii: RT @SInow: Rafer Johnson, who was named SI's 1958 Sportsman of the Year and won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, has died at 86 htt… - 4 years ago

@_thegoodonesgo: RT @LATimesWharton: Sad news about one of Southern California's greatest: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the gam… - 4 years ago

@JohnBlinstrub: RT @pguzman89: One of America's greatest track & field athletes, Rafer Johnson, has passed away. - 4 years ago

@TurnerSilvera: Rafer Johnson, 1960 gold medal decathlete at Rome, demised Dec 02. I celebrate his memory and wish his family since… - 4 years ago

@Davidw3625: RT @shralec: Gold medalist Rafer Johnson, who helped bring Olympics to L.A., dies - 4 years ago

@hart_jasond: RT @SInow: Rafer Johnson, who was named SI's 1958 Sportsman of the Year and won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, has died at 86 htt… - 4 years ago

@gordonkphil: Olympic Decathlon Medalist Rafer Johnson Dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@CherylLBaird: RT @UCLAAthletics: "What matters is becoming the best you can be at whatever you're doing." - Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@rd2135: RT @SportingGreenSF: Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1968,… - 4 years ago

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@ThisIsTrue: Olympian Rafer Johnson has died at 86. He holds another place in history, too: he's the one who grabbed the gun fro… - 4 years ago

@legends_ofsport: Rafer Johnson is as true a Legend of Sport as anyone could be, may he Rest In Peace❤️ For the past 50 years Johnson… - 4 years ago

@KlosterMara: Muere Rafer Johnson, campeón olímpico, actor y uno de los que redujo al asesino de Kennedy - 4 years ago

@ThinkTwice2020: RT @LATimesWharton: Sad news about one of Southern California's greatest: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the gam… - 4 years ago

@colleen_benn: RT @RepBarbaraLee: I am deeply saddened to hear of Rafer Johnson’s passing. He was a trailblazer as the first Black captain of a U.S. Olymp… - 4 years ago

@AbsterYinYang: RT @RepBarbaraLee: I am deeply saddened to hear of Rafer Johnson’s passing. He was a trailblazer as the first Black captain of a U.S. Olymp… - 4 years ago

@ImChaunce: RT @H_Combs: I had the privilege to meet this kind soul who happens to be my husband’s Godfather. Although our home is quiet tonight in sad… - 4 years ago

@LAwomanSharon: I’ll never forget this spectacular moment when Rafer Johnson lit the cauldron at the L.A. Coliseum. He looked like… - 4 years ago

@unitelaborohio: RT @sagaftra: SAG-AFTRA Mourns the Passing of Former Board Member Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@effie_garcia: RT @IndiaToday: American legend Rafer Johnson, who was considered by many to be the ‘World's Greatest Athlete’, died on Wednesday at the ag… - 4 years ago

@1smallgiraffe: RT @thucnhi21: He sat in the third row of Pauley Pavilion, taught players how to put their socks on just like John Wooden and gave Cori Clo… - 4 years ago

@D_Mc357: RIP - 4 years ago

@KnabokovMusic: RT @RepBarbaraLee: I am deeply saddened to hear of Rafer Johnson’s passing. He was a trailblazer as the first Black captain of a U.S. Olymp… - 4 years ago

@NoReallyComeOn: RT @LATimesWharton: Sad news about one of Southern California's greatest: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the gam… - 4 years ago

@KnowleItAll: RT @LATimesWharton: Sad news about one of Southern California's greatest: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the gam… - 4 years ago

@HTFIII: RT @RepBarbaraLee: I am deeply saddened to hear of Rafer Johnson’s passing. He was a trailblazer as the first Black captain of a U.S. Olymp… - 4 years ago

@KalvinFoxx: Speaking of Johnson, here's a photo my mother took of my class and I back in 2012 with Rafer Johnson, wearing a red… - 4 years ago

@KalvinFoxx: Rafer Johnson was a great man, a hero and a really good friend. I'm heartbroken to hear about his passing. My praye… - 4 years ago

@nancyquinn: Rafer Johnson, Olympic Decathlon Champion, Dies At 86 - 4 years ago

@eaglerichcollin: RT @Numbers28: RIP Rafer Johnson! Our world could use more Rafer Johnsons. I will remember your work with the Special Olympics. Rest in Pow… - 4 years ago

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@blacknewsalerts: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic Decathlon Champion, Dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@alejandromanc11: RT @RepBarbaraLee: I am deeply saddened to hear of Rafer Johnson’s passing. He was a trailblazer as the first Black captain of a U.S. Olymp… - 4 years ago

@DataforcSandra: RT @sooners1721: Rafer Johnson has passed. In 1968 he wrestled a gun away from an assassin. He lost a friend that day. We all lost a little… - 4 years ago

@ELLANDOMG: RT @RepBarbaraLee: I am deeply saddened to hear of Rafer Johnson’s passing. He was a trailblazer as the first Black captain of a U.S. Olymp… - 4 years ago

@JohnBlinstrub: RT @latbbolch: UCLA director of track and field Avery Anderson on Rafer Johnson: "He’s the Michael Jordan of track, in my mind, and having… - 4 years ago

@JohnBlinstrub: RT @UCLA: "What matters is becoming the best you can be at whatever you're doing." - Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@JohnBlinstrub: RT @TeamUSA: Rafer Johnson, the first Black captain of a U.S. Olympic Team and decathlon gold medalist, passed away Wednesday. Our heartf… - 4 years ago

@JohnBlinstrub: RT @UCLAAthletics: "What matters is becoming the best you can be at whatever you're doing." - Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@makharya: RT @JPosnanski: Sigh, 2020 is relentless. RIP the great Rafer Johnson. Here is a reprint of one of my favorite ever stories, one I wrote ab… - 4 years ago

@Wine_Redneck: RT @runmeb: Rest In Peace to my role model, Mr. Rafer Johnson. He was a great person, a humble champion and a proud Bruin. It was an honor… - 4 years ago

@vinivinidogo: RT @BlackAmericaWeb: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic Decathlon Champion, Dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@sookietex: may the gods speed #RaferJohnson - 4 years ago

@shralec: Gold medalist Rafer Johnson, who helped bring Olympics to L.A., dies - 4 years ago

@Americamade1: RT @paulmeadors: Great account of Rafer Johnson’s life from Mark Tennis of Cal-Hi Sports including stories of Rafer’s genuine spirit. - 4 years ago

@CoachMasters55: As a former track/field coach of 14 years & a fan of the sport this news saddens me. Our nation lost a great sports… - 4 years ago

@MagicallyAwkwrd: RT @Dodgers: The Dodgers are saddened to hear about the passing of Los Angeles icon Rafer Johnson, who worked to unite communities through… - 4 years ago

@paulmeadors: Great account of Rafer Johnson’s life from Mark Tennis of Cal-Hi Sports including stories of Rafer’s genuine spirit. - 4 years ago

@HPEpaul: #USA Olympic icon #RaferJohnson - 1960 gold medalist in decathlon and racial justice pioneer - dies at 86. Was firs… - 4 years ago

@BEWorldwide: RT @BlackAmericaWeb: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic Decathlon Champion, Dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@jerzygirl45: Did they have a picture of Rafer Johnson in the opening? #Jeopardy - 4 years ago

@RichardKlee1: RT @michaeleaves: America lost a sports icon last night with the passing of Rafer Johnson. At one point, he was viewed as the best athlete… - 4 years ago

@markjohn1: Hi Friends! Here's Your Thursday: “California Mishegoss-#542: The Best French Fries, Rafer Johnson, Bruce the Shark… - 4 years ago

@desalinationnow: RT @SeedofOlodumare: Rafer Johnson, Rest in Power ✊🏿 - 4 years ago

@ynemets: RT @runnersworld: His gold at the 1960 Games was only one part of his amazing story. He will be missed. - 4 years ago

@BURGSportsnet: BURG Sports followers, we would like to send our thoughts and prayers to The Johnson Family on the passing of a Uni… - 4 years ago

@br09402: RT @RamsNFL: Rest In Peace Rafer Johnson - an Olympic legend and Southern California icon. - 4 years ago

@willi69k: RT @BWAssociation_: Thank you @RaferJohnson1 🙏🏾 Rafer Johnson, who carried the American flag into Rome’s Olympic Stadium in August 1960 a… - 4 years ago

@Davis33CR: RT @michaeleaves: America lost a sports icon last night with the passing of Rafer Johnson. At one point, he was viewed as the best athlete… - 4 years ago

@raymern: RIP Rafer Johnson. Iconic hero. - 4 years ago

@borjaechevarria: Olympic champion Rafer Johnson, who also helped apprehend Robert Kennedy's assassin, has died at age 86 - CBS News - 4 years ago

@chrstphrlee: RT @UCLAAthletics: "What matters is becoming the best you can be at whatever you're doing." - Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@RaineyTime: @cathleendecker I just watched from home on TV, but it was so moving to see this great man atop those steps. And it… - 4 years ago

@PfaffSC: RT @tracksuperfan: More on Rafer Johnson...after his last collegiate season (1958) he appeared on @UCLATrack_Field top 5 lists in the 400m,… - 4 years ago

@MissionaryBLMM: #AllLivesMatter © #BlackLivesMatter © 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 🌹🌹CONDOLENCES 🌹🌹 🕊️Mr RAFER JOHNSON 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 TO THE FAMILY, FRI… - 4 years ago

@BlackAmericaWeb: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic Decathlon Champion, Dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@KevinOlivasMedi: CBS News: Olympic Decathlon Gold medalist Rafer Johnson helped apprehend assassin of U.S. Senator & presidential ca… - 4 years ago

@GunnyJ: Rafer Johnson, Winner of a Memorable Decathlon, Is Dead - 4 years ago

@Chisportsnut: RT @sooners1721: Rafer Johnson has passed. In 1968 he wrestled a gun away from an assassin. He lost a friend that day. We all lost a little… - 4 years ago

@brothersjudd: Rafer Johnson, Olympic Decathlon Champion, Dies At 86 - 4 years ago

@fklonsky: RT @sagaftra: SAG-AFTRA Mourns the Passing of Former Board Member Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@_maryhshultz: RT @cnnbrk: Rafer Johnson, who ended his famed track and field career with an exciting win in the 1960 Olympic decathlon, has died. He was… - 4 years ago

@GreggJLevine: Lots of nice tributes to Rafer trickling in today. Here’s a short one you can listen to: - 4 years ago

@CaliforniaLabor: RT @sagaftra: SAG-AFTRA Mourns the Passing of Former Board Member Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@KevinOlivasMedi: RT @Daley_thompson: So sorry to hear about the passing of rafer Johnson. My thoughts are with his family and friends. I literally bumped in… - 4 years ago

@jimsouders: @MadDogUnleashed Rafer Johnson was one of the great athletes in the history of this country. He is worthy of a segm… - 4 years ago

@Face2faceAFRICA: Remembering Rafer Johnson, the Olympic legend who helped disarm Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin. >… - 4 years ago

@ShadowChaser007: RT @AP_Sports: BREAKING: Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1… - 4 years ago

@JoanCBee: RT @UCLA_Alumni: Rafer Johnson '59, a world-class athlete, film actor and 1960 Olympic gold medalist, has passed away. Johnson was honored… - 4 years ago

@Phee949: RT @ericnus: Rafer Johnson, what a life. - 4 years ago

@connie92506: @UFWupdates @sparkman52 Rafer Johnson was a great man. RIP 🕯️🇺🇸 - 4 years ago

@JoanCBee: RT @MayorOfLA: I will never forget the image of Rafer igniting the Olympic torch at the Coliseum in 1984. Now, it's up to us to carry the t… - 4 years ago

@dgraves11: RT @michaeleaves: America lost a sports icon last night with the passing of Rafer Johnson. At one point, he was viewed as the best athlete… - 4 years ago

@Phee949: RT @MayorOfLA: Olympic champion. Civil rights pioneer. Angeleno. Rafer Johnson was one of the greatest people I have ever known — an a… - 4 years ago

@ryanthewriter: RT @UCLA_Alumni: Rafer Johnson '59, a world-class athlete, film actor and 1960 Olympic gold medalist, has passed away. Johnson was honored… - 4 years ago

@SacBee_JoeD: RT @CalHiSports: Salute to Rafer Johnson (1935-2020). Kingsburg legend. Junior high there is named for him. Consider donation to SoCal Spec… - 4 years ago

@ryanthewriter: RT @LATimesWharton: Sad news about one of Southern California's greatest: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the gam… - 4 years ago

@missmichkah: RT @EastlandJeff: Post-Olympic career Johnson worked in JFK's Peace Corps and also the Special Olympics. A great and unselfish American her… - 4 years ago

@DavidAn82838585: RT @helenenothelen: Retweet: an appreciation: Rafer Johnson was more than a great athlete; he was great man - Los Angeles Times - 4 years ago

@DavidAn82838585: @helenenothelen When his daughters asked him about the ancient Olympics, reminded me of when they showed us in scho… - 4 years ago

@Brick84308090: RT @Numbers28: RIP Rafer Johnson! Our world could use more Rafer Johnsons. I will remember your work with the Special Olympics. Rest in Pow… - 4 years ago

@Penelzpix: Rest in Peace Rafer Johnson...as a track & field competitor in high school, you were my hero! - 4 years ago

@gailmariehs: RT @runnersworld: His gold at the 1960 Games was only one part of his amazing story. He will be missed. - 4 years ago

@thejasminediane: RT @LA84Foundation: Athlete. Philanthropist. Civil Rights Leader. Icon. With grateful hearts, Rafer Johnson will always be our guiding ligh… - 4 years ago

@UCLA_Alumni: RT @UCLAAthletics: Bruin Legend 💙💛 - 4 years ago

@jimsteeg: RT @MWhicker03LANG: The Coliseum re-lit the Olympic torch in honor of Rafer Johnson. It will remain lit through Thursday night. - 4 years ago

@runners_es: Doble medallista olímpico, plusmarquista mundial, rival de su compañero de habitación, último relevista de la antor… - 4 years ago

@Trapper5150: RT @jamesbondlive: Did you know... Rafer Johnson, who played one of the DEA Agents in Licence To Kill, in 1968 tackled Robert Kennedy's ass… - 4 years ago

@Jbradmac: Rafer Johnson - American Hero. Not all heroes wear capes. My old Dad spoke warmly and often of you, Owens, and his… - 4 years ago

@DjalmaBeraldo: RT @osolimpicos: Dias mortes no atletismo americano nesse mês de dezembro. Ontem, faleceu por complicações após um derrame aos 86 anos Rafe… - 4 years ago

@nybe: RT @ktlagayle: The Passing of an Olympic Superstar. - 4 years ago

@AmbroseBay: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic decathlon champion, dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@TimSullivan714: RT @MWhicker03LANG: The Coliseum re-lit the Olympic torch in honor of Rafer Johnson. It will remain lit through Thursday night. - 4 years ago

@kfgrobbins: RT @UCLA_Alumni: Rafer Johnson '59, a world-class athlete, film actor and 1960 Olympic gold medalist, has passed away. Johnson was honored… - 4 years ago

@osolimpicos: Dias mortes no atletismo americano nesse mês de dezembro. Ontem, faleceu por complicações após um derrame aos 86 an… - 4 years ago

@edsingerrealty: RT @UCLAAthletics: Today, we mourn the loss of legendary Bruin and humanitarian Rafer Johnson. - 4 years ago

@CABird6: RT @MayorOfLA: I will never forget the image of Rafer igniting the Olympic torch at the Coliseum in 1984. Now, it's up to us to carry the t… - 4 years ago

@CABird6: RT @MayorOfLA: Olympic champion. Civil rights pioneer. Angeleno. Rafer Johnson was one of the greatest people I have ever known — an a… - 4 years ago

@GerardoCebrian: Muere Rafer Johnson, campeón olímpico, actor y uno de los que redujo al asesino de Kennedy - 4 years ago

@CABird6: RT @LATimesWharton: Sad news about one of Southern California's greatest: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the gam… - 4 years ago

@Cineaste_Mag: He was in eight movies, too, including Licence to Kill. - 4 years ago

@jatirado: RT @jatirado_oc: #atletismo #másdeporte Muere Rafer Johnson, campeón olímpico, actor y uno de los que redujo al asesino de Kennedy - 4 years ago

@jatirado_oc: #atletismo #másdeporte Muere Rafer Johnson, campeón olímpico, actor y uno de los que redujo al asesino de Kennedy… - 4 years ago

@Jaywasheville: RT @ratemyskyperoom: Room Rater In Memoriam. Rafer Johnson has died. He was 86. Rest in Peace. - 4 years ago

@WesternTrackXC: RIP Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic Decathlon gold medalist. Multi-sport athlete in HS. Football, basketball, baseball… - 4 years ago

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@VGenPensioen: Rafer Johnson, Winner of a Memorable Decathlon, Is Dead - 4 years ago

@eakiddy: RT @ratemyskyperoom: Room Rater In Memoriam. Rafer Johnson has died. He was 86. Rest in Peace. - 4 years ago

@pgabilon: RT @AngelCruzJ: (1) Ha fallecido a los 86 años el estadounidense Rafer Johnson, un mito de las pruebas combinadas. Fue el primer negro en p… - 4 years ago

@LloydDClark: RT @LATimesWharton: Sad news about one of Southern California's greatest: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the gam… - 4 years ago

@ReviewWerx: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the games to L.A., has died - 4 years ago

@beaconhomebuyer: RT @StribSports: Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1968, die… - 4 years ago

@markeowens: To honor his impact, here is a list of many men who @PiLambdaPhi has recognized annually with the Rafer Johnson Awa… - 4 years ago

@Olympiholic: 🙏😇 #CitiusAltiusFortius - 4 years ago

@coachgambetta: Just thinking about the great Rafer Johnson. The things he did as an athlete were AMAZING!! The things he did as a… - 4 years ago

@ElMundoDeportes: Muere Rafer Johnson, campeón olímpico, actor y uno de las personas que redujo al asesino de Kennedy - 4 years ago

@markeowens: Brother Rafer Johnson ('55) is at the top of a list of Pi Lams new members learn about because of his contributions… - 4 years ago

@tbidnuk: RT @H_Combs: I had the privilege to meet this kind soul who happens to be my husband’s Godfather. Although our home is quiet tonight in sad… - 4 years ago

@FerrerMafehn: Rafer Johnson Dead at 86, Olympic Legend and American Hero #tmz.com #news - 4 years ago

@FaithSportBlog: RT @p_emory: RIP Rafer Johnson. A remarkable life. Along with the many things people are remembering today—UCLA, Olympics, RFK—Johnson was… - 4 years ago

@Fran_Neena20409: RT @kitchen5203: THIS! 💔😭 Rest in Peace, Rafer😢🏃‍♂️🕯️ Rafer Johnson, Winner of a Memorable Decathlon, Is Dead - 4 years ago

@MaryMurrayNBC: Olympic hero Rafer Johnson dies aged 86 - 4 years ago

@ILUV2SHOPfunfun: RT @cnnbrk: Rafer Johnson, who ended his famed track and field career with an exciting win in the 1960 Olympic decathlon, has died. He was… - 4 years ago

@qthetrackcoach: RIP to 2 great black Americans this week. Olympic champion decathlete Rafer Johnson & George Mason economist Walter… - 4 years ago

@JWill1227: RT @pixburghgrrl: Rest well, Rafer. - 4 years ago

@sondravet22: RT @UCLA: "What matters is becoming the best you can be at whatever you're doing." - Rafer Johnson - 4 years ago

@marquezrick: One of the greatest Bruins. RIP. Rafer Johnson, Olympian and James Bond actor, dies aged 86 - 4 years ago

@David_Mulroney: Rafer Johnson, Winner of a Memorable Decathlon, Is Dead - 4 years ago

@DaVivian2: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic decathlon champion, dies at 86 - 4 years ago

@DaVivian2: UCLA community remembers Rafer Johnson, 'the greatest of all Bruins' - 4 years ago

@LovelymarisaT: RT @LATimesWharton: Sad news about one of Southern California's greatest: Rafer Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who helped bring the gam… - 4 years ago

@PaulyBowz: RT @HonestLarry1: R.I.P. Rafer Johnson. You will be missed. - 4 years ago

@ibangedyourgf: RT @cbs46: Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic decathlon champion, dies at 86 #WakeUpATL - 4 years ago