Arnie Johnson (May 16, 1920 – June 6, 2000) was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Gonvick, Minnesota.A 6'5" forward/center from Bemidji State University, Johnson played seven seasons (1946–1953) in the National Basketball League and National Basketball Association as a member of the Rochester Royals. He averaged 8.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in his career and won a league championship in 1951.In 2003, Monroe Community College in New York established the Arnold L.