Jimmy Johnson, a two-time Super Bowl champion coach and national championship winner, has officially announced his retirement from FOX Sports after over three decades of contributions to the network’s NFL coverage.
The 81-year-old made the news public today during an appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd.
“The most fun I ever had in my career, that’s counting Super Bowls and national championships, was at FOX Sports,” Johnson told Cowherd.
The legendary football figure expressed his deep appreciation for the network. He also credited FOX CEO Eric Shanks and FOX NFL Sunday producer Bill Richards for making his experience even more rewarding.
“I’ve made an extremely difficult decision,” he continued. “I’ve been thinking about it for the last four or five years and I’ve decided to retire from FOX.
“I’m going to miss it. I’m going to miss all the guys. I’ll see them occasionally. It’s been a great run starting 31 years ago.”
For more than three decades, Johnson was a beloved member of FOX’s NFL coverage team, most recently working alongside Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Michael Strahan.
In addition to his impressive broadcasting career, Johnson is remembered for his success on the field.
He led the Dallas Cowboys to Super Bowl victories in the 1992-93 seasons and won a national championship with the University of Miami in 1987.
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