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Athletics Hall of Fame

Melissa Johnson HOF

Melissa Johnson

  • Class
    2001
  • Induction
    2016
  • Sport(s)
    Softball
Johnson helped lead the softball program to its first-ever postseason appearances in 1999 and 2000 with a berth in the NAIA Regionals. During her career at North Georgia, she was a four-time All-Conference player in the GACC and a three-time All-Region selection in 1999, 2000 and 2001. Following her senior season, she was named the GACC Player of the Year and tabbed a second team NAIA All-American, becoming only the second All-American in program history. Johnson was also named the GACC Freshman of the Year after her first year on the Dahlonega campus. She continues to hold the career record for doubles at UNG with 68 and is third in career runs batted in with 164.
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