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He was one of the Steelers' great running backs, evident by being the team's first 1,000-yard rusher in 1962. Also known for being one of the greatest blocking backs of his era, John Henry was one of the first in a long line of Steelers' Hall of Famers."
John Henry Johnson — the lefty pitcher, not the Pro Football Hall of Famer or the baseball executive 1 — pitched in eight big-league seasons from 1978 to 1987. He enjoyed his greatest success as a 21-year-old rookie. Primarily a starter in his early years, Johnson moved to the bullpen and was effective at times, though he also spent some ...
Jun 6, 2011 · John Henry Johnson Dies at 81; Inspired Fear on the Field. John Henry Johnson, a brawny but agile runner and a powerful blocker who starred for the San Francisco 49ers, the Detroit...
Jun 5, 2011 · By Andy Barall. June 5, 2011 6:00 am. 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 mark, both on his teammates, and especially on those who played against him.
Jun 4, 2011 · John Henry Johnson, a member of the San Francisco 49ers’ famed “Million Dollar Backfield” and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first 1,000-yard rusher, died on Friday in Tracy, Calif. The Hall of Fame fullback was 81.
Jun 4, 2011 · Hall of Fame running back John Henry Johnson, who starred for the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Oilers in the 1950s and '60s, died Friday in Tracy, Calif ...
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.
