John Lammon

John Lammon was a police officer with the Vallejo Police Department for 30 years until his retirement. He served as President of their Athletic League and earned a reputation as an entertaining prankster.

Lammon is appealing his conviction for the 1995 murder of Michael Doogue on the basis that his legal team failed to challenge a disputed statement attributed to him at trial.

Early Life and Education

Lammon was born in Jackson, Ohio and grew up in Michigan Center. He attended Olivet College before working for the Department of Corrections.

John Campbell Lammon was an active member of Jackson, being the son of John and Evelyn (Campbell) Lammon. As a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson, where he served as treasurer for several years, John enjoyed many cherished friendships throughout his lifetime.

He was an accomplished angler, frequently competing in fishing tournaments. As a master of the sport, he earned many prizes throughout his life.

He played six seasons in the NFL for the New York Jets, helping them win both the American Football League championship in 1968 and Super Bowl III that year when the Jets upset Baltimore 16-7 in Miami.

Professional Career

Pete Lammons was a gifted athlete whose coaches at Texas and Jacksonville – Bum Phillips at UT and Darrell Royal at Jacksonville – had an immense impact on him. A two-way tight end at Texas, Lammons led the Longhorns in receiving yards both years (1964 with 13 receptions for 204 yards) and 1965 (27), earning consensus first-team All-SWC honors.

His career also includes a tenure with the New York Jets, where he played for legendary coach Weeb Ewbank. Joined by college teammates DL John Elliot, DB Jim Hudson and WR George Sauer in what would become their first winning season as a franchise since 1997, Elliot helped lead them to victory during this memorable campaign.

Lammons earned his spot as an All-Pro with the Jets in 1968 and helped them capture the AFL Championship before they upset NFL champion Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. He continued playing professionally until 1972, when he concluded his NFL career with Green Bay Packers.

Achievements and Honors

John Lammon has seen many things and learned some interesting facts along the way. With an impressive name, he’s earned himself the respect of some incredibly wise people over time. That makes him truly blessed; not only that but his wife and kids also think highly of him – not to mention their beloved family dog with a big heart and quirky attitude! One of my favorite activities as a parent is watching our children blossom into adults and living life to its fullest. A happy family truly makes a house feel like home!

Personal Life

As a college player for the University of Texas under Bum Phillips, Lammons made an impact on his teammates. He was their leading receiver in 1964 and 1965 and earned consensus first-team All-Southwest Conference honors during those years.

He was a part of the Longhorns’ championship teams in 1963 and 1964, helping them to an 11-0 record and the school’s first National Championship. At the conclusion of his varsity career, he had 47 receptions for 706 yards and five touchdowns.

Lammons was selected in the eighth round of the 1966 NFL draft by the New York Jets and joined former Longhorn teammates Jim Hudson, John Elliott and George Sauer in New York. As a tight end for six seasons in the league, he helped lead them to their first American Football League championship in 1968 and Super Bowl III in 1969.