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'''Benny L. Johnson''' (June 29, 1948 – August 10, 1988) was an ] ] who played five seasons in the ] (NFL) with the ] and ]. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the sixth round of the ]. Johnson played ] at ] and attended ] in ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/john02400.html | title=BENNY JOHNSON | publisher=profootballarchives.com | accessdate=September 6, 2014}}</ref> He was also a member of the ] of the ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nasljerseys.com/WFL/Players/J/Johnson.Benny.htm | title=Benny Johnson | publisher=nasljerseys.com | accessdate=September 6, 2014}}</ref> '''Benny L. Johnson''' (June 29, 1948 – August 10, 1988) was an American professional ] ] who played five seasons in the ] (NFL) with the ] and ]. He was selected by the Oilers in the sixth round of the ] after playing ] at ]. He also played for the ] of the ] (WFL).

==Early life and college==
Benny L. Johnson was born on June 29, 1948, in ].<ref name="Pfa">{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/players/j/john02400.html | title=Benny Johnson | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=25 December 2024}}</ref> He attended ] in ].<ref name="Pfa"/>

He played ] for the ] of ] from 1966 to 1969.<ref name="Pfa"/>

==Professional career==
Johnson was selected by the ] in the sixth round, with the 144th overall pick, of the ].<ref name="Pfr">{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnBe20.htm | title=Benny Johnson | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=25 December 2024}}</ref> He played in all 14 games for the Oilers during his rookie season in 1970, returning 15 kicks for 320 yards.<ref name="Pfr"/> He appeared in ten games, starting four, in 1971.<ref name="Pfr"/> He played in all 14 games, starting ten, during the 1972 season, totaling one interception for 34 yards, 13 kick returns for 230 yards, one fumble, and two fumble recoveries.<ref name="Pfr"/> Johnson played in 13 games, starting four, in 1973.<ref name="Pfr"/> He became a free agent after the 1973 season.<ref name="transactions">{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/j/john02400.html | title=Benny Johnson NFL Transactions | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=25 December 2024}}</ref>

Johnson signed with the ] of the ] on July 3, 1974.<ref name="Pst">{{cite web | url=https://prosportstransactions.com/football/Search/SearchResults.php?Player=Benny+Johnson&Team=&BeginDate=&EndDate=&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search | title=Search Results | publisher=prosportstransactions.com | accessdate=25 December 2024}}</ref> He recorded one interception for the Bell during the 1974 season.<ref name="Pfa"/>

On May 29, 1975, the Oilers traded the rights to Johnson and ] to the ] for ].<ref name="Pst"/> Johnson was waived by the Chargers on September 10, 1975.<ref name="Pst"/>

He was claimed off waivers by the ] on September 11, 1975, but was waived soon later on September 17, 1975.<ref name="Pst"/>

Johnson was signed by the ] on March 29, 1976.<ref name="transactions"/> He played in nine games for the Saints during the 1976 season.<ref name="Pfr"/> He was released in 1977.<ref name="transactions"/>

==Personal life==
Johnson spent time as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, Jones High School.<ref name="Orl"/> On August 10, 1988, at the age of 40, he died of a heart attack while jogging in Orlando, Florida.<ref name="Pfr"/><ref name="Orl">{{cite news | url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1988/08/12/former-nfl-jones-high-star-johnson-dies-at-40/ | title=FORMER NFL, JONES HIGH STAR JOHNSON DIES AT 40 | work=] | date=August 12, 1988 | accessdate=25 December 2024}}</ref>


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American football player (1948–1988)

American football player
Benny Johnson
No. 33, 38, 0, 22
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1948-06-29)June 29, 1948
Fort Valley, Georgia, U.S.
Died:August 10, 1988(1988-08-10) (aged 40)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school:Jones (Orlando, Florida)
College:Johnson C. Smith (1966–1969)
NFL draft:1970 / round: 6 / pick: 144
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Benny L. Johnson (June 29, 1948 – August 10, 1988) was an American professional football cornerback who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. He was selected by the Oilers in the sixth round of the 1970 NFL draft after playing college football at Johnson C. Smith University. He also played for the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League (WFL).

Early life and college

Benny L. Johnson was born on June 29, 1948, in Fort Valley, Georgia. He attended Jones High School in Orlando, Florida.

He played college football for the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University from 1966 to 1969.

Professional career

Johnson was selected by the Houston Oilers in the sixth round, with the 144th overall pick, of the 1970 NFL draft. He played in all 14 games for the Oilers during his rookie season in 1970, returning 15 kicks for 320 yards. He appeared in ten games, starting four, in 1971. He played in all 14 games, starting ten, during the 1972 season, totaling one interception for 34 yards, 13 kick returns for 230 yards, one fumble, and two fumble recoveries. Johnson played in 13 games, starting four, in 1973. He became a free agent after the 1973 season.

Johnson signed with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League on July 3, 1974. He recorded one interception for the Bell during the 1974 season.

On May 29, 1975, the Oilers traded the rights to Johnson and Booker Brown to the San Diego Chargers for Carl Mauck. Johnson was waived by the Chargers on September 10, 1975.

He was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos on September 11, 1975, but was waived soon later on September 17, 1975.

Johnson was signed by the New Orleans Saints on March 29, 1976. He played in nine games for the Saints during the 1976 season. He was released in 1977.

Personal life

Johnson spent time as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, Jones High School. On August 10, 1988, at the age of 40, he died of a heart attack while jogging in Orlando, Florida.

References

  1. ^ "Benny Johnson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "Benny Johnson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Benny Johnson NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "Search Results". prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  5. ^ "FORMER NFL, JONES HIGH STAR JOHNSON DIES AT 40". Orlando Sentinel. August 12, 1988. Retrieved December 25, 2024.

External links

Houston Oilers 1970 NFL draft selections
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