Calkins: The life, legend and lessons of Johnny Neumann
Ole Miss Rebels basketball star Johnny Neumann (14) looks to pass during their game against the University of Kentucky Wildcats at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky., Feb. 6, 1971. (AP Photo/H.B. Littell)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Memphis basketball legend Johnny Neumann died Tuesday. His life was one of glory and regret.
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