Gus Johnson (December 13 1938-April 29 1987) was a professional basketball player who spent nine seasons with the NBA's Baltimore Bullets and part of one season with the Phoenix Suns and the ABA's Indiana Pacers. One of the first prototype power forwards to play consistently above the rim, the 6'6", 235-pounder possessed an extraordinary blend of strength and athleticism. The man known as "Honeycomb" also was one of the first personalities and dunk artists in the game, as evidenced by the trademark gold star drilled into one of his front teeth and the three backboards he shattered in his career.
As a member of the Bullets, Johnson was named to 1964 All-Rookie Team, played in five NBA All-Star Games, was named to four All-NBA Second Teams and was twice named to the All-NBA Defense First Team. His No. 25 jersey was retired by the Bullets organization. With the Pacers, he was a member of the 1972-73 ABA championship team.
Gus Johnson (born August 10, 1967), is an American sports broadcaster who is well-known for his coverage of the men's NCAA basketball tournament.
Gus Johnson (November 15, 1913 - February 6, 2000) was the drummer in various jazz bands for many years. In the 1960s he played for saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and accompanied singer Ella Fitzgerald in her 1960 concert in Berlin. He is memorialized in the Medeski Martin & Wood song "Whatever Happened to Gus."
