Johnny “Lam” Jones Homecoming (1976)

This news footage captures Johnny Jones as he returns to his hometown of Lampasas for his 1976 Olympic homecoming reception. At the Summer 1976 Olympics, held in Montreal, John Wesley “Johnny Lam” Jones, won a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay. He would go on to run track for the University of Texas of Austin and was also recruited for football by the university's head coach, Darrell Royal. The film begins with crowds of fans waiting in anticipation as Jones arrives by plane. Royal speaks to the crowd before Jones appears on stage. The mayor of Lampasas presents Jones with a key to the city. Close-ups of the medal itself are also featured in the footage.