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'''Inquoris Desmond Chade Johnson'''<ref name="Shopper News">{{cite news|url= https://issuu.com/shoppernews/docs/shopper_news_102113/6|title=Inky Wows South Doyle Students|first=Betsy|last= Pickle|newspaper=Shopper News|location=Knoxville, Tennessee| volume=1|issue=10|page=6|date=October 21, 2013| accessdate=November 5, 2020}}</ref> (born February 12, 1986)<ref name="Shopper News"/><ref name=torchbearer>{{cite magazine|url= https://torchbearer.utk.edu/2012/03/a-winning-spirit/|title=A Winning Spirit|first=Meredith|last=McGroarty|magazine= Torchbearer|publisher=University of Tennessee|date= March 7, 2012|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archivedate=November 5, 2020|archiveurl=https://archive.today/ymZGU|url-status=live|quote=Born in 1986 to a single mother...}}</ref> is an American motivational speaker and former [[college football]] player. His football career ended in 2006 at the [[University of Tennessee]] with an injury that permanently paralyzed his right arm.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Eric-Berry-and-the-No-29-A-Salute-to-Inky-Johnson/841680ef-c072-4cf2-b8a7-a2a7395eb4ca|title=Eric Berry and the No. 29: A Salute to Inky Johnson|publisher=[[Kansas City Chiefs]]|access-date=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/ncf/id/2705609|title=Tennessee's 'Inky' Johnson has surgery at Mayo Clinic|date=December 21, 2006|accessdate=November 5, 2020|agency=[[Associated Press]]|via=[[ESPN]]|archivedate= January 28, 2020|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20200128170633/http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/ncf/id/2705609|url-status=live}}</ref> Johnson |
'''Inquoris Desmond Chade Johnson'''<ref name="Shopper News">{{cite news|url= https://issuu.com/shoppernews/docs/shopper_news_102113/6|title=Inky Wows South Doyle Students|first=Betsy|last= Pickle|newspaper=Shopper News|location=Knoxville, Tennessee| volume=1|issue=10|page=6|date=October 21, 2013| accessdate=November 5, 2020}}</ref> (born February 12, 1986)<ref name="Shopper News"/><ref name=torchbearer>{{cite magazine|url= https://torchbearer.utk.edu/2012/03/a-winning-spirit/|title=A Winning Spirit|first=Meredith|last=McGroarty|magazine= Torchbearer|publisher=University of Tennessee|date= March 7, 2012|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archivedate=November 5, 2020|archiveurl=https://archive.today/ymZGU|url-status=live|quote=Born in 1986 to a single mother...}}</ref> is an American motivational speaker and former [[college football]] player. His football career ended in 2006 at the [[University of Tennessee]] with an injury that permanently paralyzed his right arm.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Eric-Berry-and-the-No-29-A-Salute-to-Inky-Johnson/841680ef-c072-4cf2-b8a7-a2a7395eb4ca|title=Eric Berry and the No. 29: A Salute to Inky Johnson|publisher=[[Kansas City Chiefs]]|access-date=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/ncf/id/2705609|title=Tennessee's 'Inky' Johnson has surgery at Mayo Clinic|date=December 21, 2006|accessdate=November 5, 2020|agency=[[Associated Press]]|via=[[ESPN]]|archivedate= January 28, 2020|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20200128170633/http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/ncf/id/2705609|url-status=live}}</ref> Johnson studied psychology and became a [[motivational speaker]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mrt.com/lifestyles/religion/article/Inky-Johnson-found-strength-in-faith-after-7398318.php|title=Inky Johnson found strength in faith after life-changing accident|work=[[Midland Reporter-Telegram]]|access-date=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/article_29720a7a-1654-11e7-ac50-a7db20dac2d5.html|title=Johnson shares inspirational message|newspaper=The Sand Mountain Reporter|access-date=October 19, 2017}}</ref> He was the keynote speaker at the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Murray |first=Patrick |title=Two moments that changed Inky's life |language=en-US |publisher=[[WBIR]] |url=https://www.wbir.com/article/sports/college/vols/two-moments-that-changed-inkys-life/51-461867271 |access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Johnson grew up in a home of 14 people in the [[Kirkwood, Atlanta|Kirkwood]] neighborhood of [[Atlanta]], Georgia.<ref name=WXIA/> The son of Ruby Kay Lewis and stepfather Ricky Lewis Sr., he was a football player at [[Alonzo A. Crim Comprehensive High School]].<ref name="WXIA">{{Cite web |last=Abdulahi |first=Neima |date=December 13, 2019 |title=As a kid, he lived in small house with 14 people. Now, Inky Johnson is one of the biggest motivational speakers in the world. |url=https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/outreach/atl-culture/inky-johnson-shares-journey/85-dc4dbdb8-1ee8-4a77-bf0a-901957995283 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=11Alive.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=ricky-lewis&pid=95656754&fhid=5404|title=Ricky Lewis Sr.: Family-Placed Death Notice|newspaper=[[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]|location=Georgia|date=October 5, 2007|access-date=November 5, 2020|archivedate=November 5, 2020|archiveurl=https://archive.today/nBS2w|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== College == |
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Johnson graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in political science from the College of Arts and Sciences in 2007, and a Master's degree in sport psychology in 2009 from the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Johnson is a [[Christianity|Christian]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bakken |first1=Bob |title=Johnson cherishes his ‘destiny moments’ for Christ |url=http:// |
Johnson is a [[Christianity|Christian]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bakken |first1=Bob |title=Johnson cherishes his ‘destiny moments’ for Christ |url=http://desototimes.com/news/johnson-cherishes-his-destiny-moments-for-christ/article_e948afe6-598d-11ea-a0c0-67283bbe317a.html |access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref> Johnson is married to Allison Johnson. They have two children.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Inky Johnson (07, '09) |url=https://alumni.utk.edu/s/1341/2/20/interior.aspx?sid=1341&gid=2&pgid=6854 |access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 21:57, 9 September 2023
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| Position | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 12, 1986 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Tennessee (2005–2006) |
| High school | Crim (Atlanta) |
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Inquoris Desmond Chade Johnson[1] (born February 12, 1986)[1][2] is an American motivational speaker and former college football player. His football career ended in 2006 at the University of Tennessee with an injury that permanently paralyzed his right arm.[3][4] Johnson studied psychology and became a motivational speaker.[5][6] He was the keynote speaker at the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.[7]
Early life
Johnson grew up in a home of 14 people in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia.[8] The son of Ruby Kay Lewis and stepfather Ricky Lewis Sr., he was a football player at Alonzo A. Crim Comprehensive High School.[8][9]
College
Johnson graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in political science from the College of Arts and Sciences in 2007, and a Master's degree in sport psychology in 2009 from the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.[10]
Personal life
Johnson is a Christian.[11] Johnson is married to Allison Johnson. They have two children.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b Pickle, Betsy (October 21, 2013). "Inky Wows South Doyle Students". Shopper News. Vol. 1, no. 10. Knoxville, Tennessee. p. 6. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ McGroarty, Meredith (March 7, 2012). "A Winning Spirit". Torchbearer. University of Tennessee. Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
Born in 1986 to a single mother...
- ^ "Eric Berry and the No. 29: A Salute to Inky Johnson". Kansas City Chiefs. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Tennessee's 'Inky' Johnson has surgery at Mayo Clinic". Associated Press. December 21, 2006. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020 – via ESPN.
- ^ "Inky Johnson found strength in faith after life-changing accident". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Johnson shares inspirational message". The Sand Mountain Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Murray, Patrick. "Two moments that changed Inky's life". WBIR. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Abdulahi, Neima (December 13, 2019). "As a kid, he lived in small house with 14 people. Now, Inky Johnson is one of the biggest motivational speakers in the world". 11Alive.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ "Ricky Lewis Sr.: Family-Placed Death Notice". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Georgia. October 5, 2007. Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ a b "Inky Johnson (07, '09)". Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Bakken, Bob. "Johnson cherishes his 'destiny moments' for Christ". Retrieved February 7, 2022.
Further reading
- Johnson, Inky (2011). Inky: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perseverance. with Jeff Hagood. 29:11 Publications. ISBN 0578076608.
- Audio/video
- SC Featured : Inky Johnson (Full Version) (YouTube). August 14, 2016.
- This Is Why You Should Never Let a Tragedy Define Your Life – Inky Johnson (YouTube). November 2, 2017.
External links
- Official website
- 2005 Tennessee Volunteers roster
- 2006 Tennessee Volunteers roster
- Air Force vs. Tennessee – Game Summary (September 9, 2006) from ESPN
- Douglas, Stephen (March 14, 2016). "Former Tennessee Safety Inky Johnson Turned a Career-Ending Injury Into Inspiration". TheBigLead.com.
- Estes, Gentry (December 12, 2017). "Why Inky Johnson is the most inspirational athlete I've ever covered". The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky.
- Pate, Josh (October 28, 2011). "Catching Up: Inky Johnson". University of Tennessee Athletics. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018.