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John Henry Johnson (November 24, 1929 – June 3, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a running back. He was known for his excellence at the fullback position as both a runner and a blocker.
John Henry Johnson. Position: FB-HB. 6-2, 210lb (188cm, 95kg) Born: November 24, 1929 in Waterproof, LA. Died: June 3, 2011 in Tracy, CA.
- November 24, 1929
John Henry Johnson, a 6-2, 210-pound workhorse running back, spent 12 years in the National Football League with the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers and a 13th season in the American Football League with the Houston Oilers.
Johnson rushed for 200 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 23-7 win over the Browns, the only game Cleveland would lose that season as they won the NFL Championship in 1964. He finished his Steelers days with 4,383 yards and three Pro Bowl selections.
- St. Mary's (CA)
- Fullback
- 6' 2"
- 210 lbs.
Jun 6, 2011 · John Henry Johnson, a brawny but agile runner and a powerful blocker who starred for the San Francisco 49ers, the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Hall of Fame career spanning 13...
Jun 5, 2011 · John Henry Johnson, one of the best all-around backs in N.F.L. history, died Friday at age 81. He may not be as famous as some other Hall of Famers, but he left his...
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Jun 4, 2011 · John Henry Johnson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Friday after battling health issues the past five years, according to multiple reports.