John Henry Johnson Pro Football HOF Back
Born November 24, 1929 - John Henry Johnson was a great fullback who attended St. Mary’s University and was the second pick in the 1953 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, as told on the profootballhof.com internet site.
Johnson rushed for over 1000 yards in both the 1962 and 1964 seasons and was the first Steeler to ever accomplish the feat. After his contract ended in Pittsburgh, he played in the CFL for a season and then returned to the NFL with the 49ers and Detroit Lions and then played his 13th and final por season with the AFL’s Houston Oilers.
After the dust on his brilliant career had settled, Johnson accounted for 6803 career rushing yards and ranked him fourth on the All-Time rushing list. The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined John Henry Johnson in the class of 1987.
Johnson rushed for over 1000 yards in both the 1962 and 1964 seasons and was the first Steeler to ever accomplish the feat. After his contract ended in Pittsburgh, he played in the CFL for a season and then returned to the NFL with the 49ers and Detroit Lions and then played his 13th and final por season with the AFL’s Houston Oilers.
After the dust on his brilliant career had settled, Johnson accounted for 6803 career rushing yards and ranked him fourth on the All-Time rushing list. The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined John Henry Johnson in the class of 1987.
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