John Johnson (defensive tackle)
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PositionDefensive tackle
BornJuly 5, 1941
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
DiedFebruary 20, 2025 (aged 83)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | July 5, 1941 Gary, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | February 20, 2025 (aged 83) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Hobart (Hobart, Indiana) | ||||||
| College | Indiana | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1963: 6th round, 80th overall pick | ||||||
| AFL draft | 1963: 20th round, 155th overall pick | ||||||
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John Howard Johnson (July 5, 1941 – February 20, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for seven seasons with the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.[1] Johnson died on February 20, 2025, at the age of 83.[2]
