John Arnett (1994) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

John Arnett

Induction:
1994

Known as “Jaguar Jon” because of his outstanding agility, Jon Arnett was a 1955 consensus All-American back at USC as a junior and noted punt/kickoff returner. A three-year starter in football, he also competed on the Trojan track team, placing second in the long jump in the NCAAs in 1954. He graduated from USC with a degree in finance in 1957. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Arnett then played for the Los Angeles Rams (he set the team record for the longest kickoff return, 105 yards) for seven years and the Chicago Bears for three years. He was selected to the 1959 All-Pro backfield and played in the Pro Bowl six times. He then became a successful businessman. He died on Jan. 16, 1921, at age 85.