John McKay (1994) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

John McKay

Induction:
1994

The legendary John McKay won four football national crowns and nine conference titles while posting a 127-40-8 (.749) mark as USC’s football coach from 1960-75. He led Troy to three undefeated seasons and nine bowl games, including five Rose Bowl victories, in that time period. He coached two Heisman Trophy winners (Mike Garrett and O.J. Simpson) and countless All-Americans. He was named national Coach of the Year in 1962 and 1972. He also served as Troy’s athletic director from 1972-75. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988. In 2016, he was named the Pac-12 Coach of the Century. McKay left USC to become head coach of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers for nine seasons. His son, J.K., played football at USC. He died on June 10, 2001, at age 77.