Don Johnson (American football)
American football player (1920–1965)
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Donald Clifford Johnson (September 14, 1920 – September 3, 1965) was an American football center and linebacker who played one season with the Cleveland Rams.
PositionCenter / Linebacker
BornSeptember 14, 1920
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 3, 1965 (aged 44)
Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center / Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 14, 1920 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 1965 (aged 44) Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Chicago (IL) Austin |
| College | Northwestern |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Johnson was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1920, to John and Hanna Johnson. He played college football at the Northwestern University, having previously attended Austin Community Academy High School in Chicago.[1] Johnson was married to Lois and had one son, Donald. He died in Oak Park, Illinois on September 3, 1965, at the age of 44.[2][3]
