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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.
- 6,803
- Pittsburg (CA)
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- November 24, 1929
John Henry Johnson is a Hall of Fame running back who played for four teams in the NFL and AFL. He was a workhorse with 6,803 career rushing yards, 186 receptions, and 330 points. He was a key figure in the "Million Dollar Backfield" with Hugh McElhenny, Y. A. Tittle, and Joe Perry.
John Henry Johnson was a versatile and tough running back who played for four NFL teams, including the Steelers from 1960 to 1965. He was the first Steelers player to rush for over 1,000 yards and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
- St. Mary's (CA)
- Fullback
- 6' 2"
- 210 lbs.
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Jun 6, 2011 · By Richard Goldstein. June 5, 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...
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Johnson then joined the Detroit Lions 1957 championship team and his career capper, the leading rusher for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1964. In his 13-year pro career, Johnson totaled 6,803 yards on 1,571 carries and 48 touchdowns.
