Joey Johnson

Joey Johnson (born 26 July 1975) is a professional Canadian wheelchair basketball player. He has competed in several Paralympics and World Championships and was also the first disabled athlete to be inducted in Manitoba's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Personal Johnson was born on 26 July 1975 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. At age eight, he was diagnosed with Degenerative hip disease. He has a wife, Missy, and 3 children: Owen, Kamryn, and Brody. He also has a brother, Bill Johnson, who was formerly the head coach of the Canadian Sr. Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater when he achieved a place on the Canadian National Team.

Career In 1996, Johnson got fifth place in the Atlanta Summer Paralympics with Team Canada. In 1998, they got third place at the Sydney World Championships. They also got second place at the Parapan American Games in Mexico City.

Awards

In 2013, Johnson was inducted into Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame becoming the first Paralympic athlete to be inducted.