Herman Johnson, fondly known as “Coach Herman” in West Baltimore and beyond, will never leave Bentalou Recreation Center. His mark will always remain — a street-signing ceremony by Baltimore City in ...

BASKETBALL WAS A TOOL TO GET US INTO THE GYM RATE COCHAIRMEN TAUGHT US ABOUT LIFE. >> WHEN THE DOORS OF THE REC CENTER FIRST OPENED IN THE 1970’S. THERE WAS ONE MAN AREA >> IS NOT NEEDED INTRODUCTION.

Herman Johnson, who six years ago became the first Black mayor in Lackawanna County history, has stepped down as mayor of Clarks Summit. Council voted to accept Johnson’s resignation Wednesday evening ...

EXPLAINS >> WE’RE HERE AT NORTH BENTALOU AND WEST SARATOGA STREET A STREET NOW KNOWN AS HERMAN JOHNSON WAY. KAREN: JOHNSON BEGAN COACHING YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE BENTALOU REC CENTER IN 1970. HE RETIRED IN ...

Coach Herman Johnson ended every session at the Bentalou Recreation Center gym with an encouraging message, followed by that calm but stern order. As a result, the corner of North Bentalou and West ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Family and friends are mourning a beloved basketball coach who touched many lives in West Baltimore. For decades, coach Herman ...