Johnny Joestar
Johnny Joestar, a paraplegic ex-jockey, joins the Steel Ball Run, a cross-country horse race, to win and regain the use of his legs.
Character
Anime | Literary
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
September 27, 1872
Libra
151
Kentucky, United States
Johnny Joestar, born in Kentucky, is the protagonist of Steel Ball Run, the seventh part of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Despite a paralyzing accident, he joins the cross-country horse race, discovering his Stand ability, Tusk, and forging a profound bond with Gyro Zeppeli. Throughout the race, Johnny confronts formidable foes and unravels mysteries surrounding the race and his lineage.
Johnny Joestar, born in 1872 in Naples, Italy, was a renowned jockey who excelled in horsemanship and marksmanship. After retiring from racing due to an accident, he became a celebrated figure in the equestrian world, winning the Kentucky Derby and setting a world record. Inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Johnny received prestigious awards like the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award and the Eclipse Award of Merit. Beyond his racing achievements, Johnny was known for his adventurous spirit, love of travel, and flamboyant personality. He had a pet monkey named JoJo and enjoyed gambling and outdoor activities. A close friend of President Theodore Roosevelt, Johnny shared a passion for horseback riding with him.