John T. McDonald was born in Florence Alabama. At three years old he moved to Crestline California, a small mountain community where he was raised. He graduated from Rim of the Wor...ver maisJohn T. McDonald was born in Florence Alabama. At three years old he moved to Crestline California, a small mountain community where he was raised. He graduated from Rim of the World High School and immediately joined the U.S. Navy. After six years of service and receiving multiple Navy and Marine Corp achievement medals, he was honorably discharged. John decided to further his education and began school as a history major at Southwestern College in San Diego California. After one year at Southwestern he transferred to Riverside California for athletic purposes. It was his two year stay at Riverside when he switched his major to English. He transferred one more time to the University of Phoenix in Arizona where he finished his academic career. John moved back to Crestline California and coached high school football for five years. He now resides at his birthplace in Florence Alabama.ver menos