University of Findlay

Johnny Dee has been described as a baseball pitcher who possessed a “rubber arm,” which is a tribute to his physical durability. He was able to pitch every time that he was called upon. Nearly 25 years later, Dee still holds the Findlay records for wins in a season (8) and in a career (24), along with the number of games started (47). The four-year starter was named NAIA All-District 22 in 1987. Dee was diminutive in stature but was able to consistently summon every inch of his pitching talent over the span of his Oilers career.

Dee was esteemed as a teammate with his positive demeanor, humble attitude, energy and fierce competitiveness. He has stated with typical humility, “Sports teaches us lessons from when we are young until old. It never stops.” The talented Dee was often utilized as a courtesy base runner when not pitching, and he even played two season of varsity soccer for the Oilers. Dee also served as a sports reporter for the Pulse campus newspaper and as an announcer for UF football and basketball.

Dee is the Human Resources Manager at The Findlay Publishing Company, where he has been employed for 24 years. He resides in McComb, Ohio with his wife, Carla, and has a son, Andrew, and a daughter, Brenna. Dee has served on the McComb School Board and with the McComb Athletic Boosters.