Inky Johnson speaks with ECU baseball team as part the of motivational weekend

by | Mar 17, 2025

Motivational speaker Inky Johnson spoke to the ECU baseball team on Sunday night at The Murphy Center. It was part of the Pirate Radio Leadership Luncheon weekend.

Inky Johnson, a former University of Tennessee football standout whose incredible story of perseverance and purpose, has touched countless lives. After a life-changing injury ended his playing career, Inky turned his adversity into a platform for hope and motivation, becoming a sought-after inspirational speaker and a powerful voice of resilience, faith, and determination.

His weekly ‘INKspirations’ messages and impactful storytelling remind us all of the power of gratitude, accountability, and perseverance in the face of life’s challenges.

Learn more about Inky by clicking here.

Click here to see photos from Sunday’s event.

Photo credit: Inky Johnson (252 Buzz photo)

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