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John Henry Johnson

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John Henry Johnson

Born — Died

1929-11-24 — 2011-06-03

Place of birth

Waterproof, Louisiana, United States

Known for

Acting

Credits

1 titles

John Henry Johnson epitomized the complete fullback, combining devastating blocking with punishing running ability over thirteen professional seasons that established him among football's toughest and most talented players. Born November 24, 1929 in Waterproof, Louisiana, Johnson moved young to northern California where he starred at Pittsburg High School. He played college football at Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga, becoming school's first African-American football player before transferring to Arizona State College in Tempe after Saint Mary's dropped football following 1950 season. Drafted second round (18th overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers in 1953, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Jo…

Known for

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers poster
10.0

Step onto the sidelines and stand with legends such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Bill Walsh as you watch one of the most successful teams in NFL history work its magic. From "The Alley Oop" to "The Catch", McElhenny to Montana ..."Joe the Jet" to Flash 80...Bill Walsh to George Seifert, the San Francisco 49ers boast a deep history of brilliant coaches, hard hitting defenses and high powered offenses. Now, here is a DVD collection no true 49ers fan can do without. "As Great As Gold" takes you on a tour that follows the team through the fabulous 50's, covers their resurgence in the 70's and highlights the glory years of a dynasty that won 5 Super Bowls. You'll also see the 1981 NFC Championship game, a see-saw battle which helped put the 49ers on top of the NFL's pecking order.

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers

2006

Film credits

2000s · 1 titles

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers poster
10.0

Step onto the sidelines and stand with legends such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Bill Walsh as you watch one of the most successful teams in NFL history work its magic. From "The Alley Oop" to "The Catch", McElhenny to Montana ..."Joe the Jet" to Flash 80...Bill Walsh to George Seifert, the San Francisco 49ers boast a deep history of brilliant coaches, hard hitting defenses and high powered offenses. Now, here is a DVD collection no true 49ers fan can do without. "As Great As Gold" takes you on a tour that follows the team through the fabulous 50's, covers their resurgence in the 70's and highlights the glory years of a dynasty that won 5 Super Bowls. You'll also see the 1981 NFC Championship game, a see-saw battle which helped put the 49ers on top of the NFL's pecking order.

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers

2006