Robert Walter Johnson | |
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| Born | 16 April 1899 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | 28 June 1971 (aged 72) Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Meharry Medical College |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Internal medicine, sports medicine |
| Institutions | Lynchburg General Hospital |
Robert Walter "Whirlwind" Johnson (April 16, 1899 – June 28, 1971) was an American physician, college football player and coach, and founder of the American Tennis Association Junior Development Program for African-American youths, where he coached and fostered the careers of Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson.[1]
- ^ "Whirlwind Johnson Foundation". whirlwindjohnson.org. Retrieved December 8, 2016.