"Johnson won six Southern Section titles coaching at Mission Viejo and three at El Toro while winning 338 games, the second winningest in Orange County history and in the top five in state history, according to the Orange County Register."
"His two sons, Rob and Bret, were standout high school quarterbacks before enrolling at USC and UCLA, respectively. Rob made it to the NFL. Both became coaches after their playing days were completed."
Bob Johnson, a legendary high school football coach, passed away at 80 after struggling with Alzheimer's disease. He established himself as one of California's winningest coaches with 338 victories, ranking second in Orange County history and top five statewide. Johnson won six Southern Section titles at Mission Viejo and three at El Toro, transforming both programs into powerhouses. He retired following the 2017 season and received induction into the California High School Football Hall of Fame in 2023. His two sons, Rob and Bret, became standout quarterbacks at USC and UCLA respectively, with Rob advancing to the NFL and later coaching as an assistant at Mission Viejo.
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