John Connally Professions : Former Governor of Texas Born : February 27, 1917 Died : June 15, 1993 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by John Connally When you're out of office, you can be a statesman. John Connally politics political office In the early sixties, we were strong, we were virulent. John Connally politics political strong A chess tournament disguised as a circus. John Connally tournaments circus chess Similar Authors Ann Richards former-governor-of-texas Miriam A. Ferguson former-governor-of-texas All Authors