Tony Johns
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| Date of birth | August 1, 1960 |
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| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | FB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
| US college | Henderson State University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1985–1986 | Montreal Concordes/Alouettes |
| 1987 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1988–1989 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Tony Johns (born August 1, 1960) is a Jamaican former professional Canadian football fullback who played four seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Concordes/Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at Henderson State University.
Tony Johns was born on August 1, 1960, in Kingston, Jamaica.[1] His family moved to Canada when he was 14.[2] He attended Lorne Park Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.[3] Johns ran track in high school and did not play football until his senior year.[2] He had previously tried out for the football team at defensive end as a junior but did not make the team because he broke his ankle after a few practices.[2] He was the football team's starting tailback his senior season.[2] He scored two touchdowns during his first game.[2] The team went undefeated with ten wins while Johns earned all-star honors.[2]
College career
Johns was a four-year letterman for the Henderson State Reddies of Henderson State University from 1981 to 1984.[1] He carried 40 times for 167 yards and one touchdown as a freshman in 1981.[2] He rushed 52 times for 181 yards and two touchdowns in 1982.[2] As a senior in 1984, Johns totaled 108 carries for 459 yards and an Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference-leading seven touchdowns.[2]