Gene Johnson


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Position: DB
Date of Birth: September 18, 1935
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 187 lbs
First Team: PHI (1959)
Last Team: NYG (1961)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Gene Johnson - NFL Career Overview

Full Name: Gene Johnson Date of Birth: September 18, 1935 Position: Defensive Back (DB)

Career Timeline

  • Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) - 1959
  • Minnesota Vikings (MIN) - 1960
  • New York Giants (NYG) - 1961

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Gene Johnson began his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1959, making an impact as a defensive back.
  • He played for the Minnesota Vikings in 1960, contributing to the team's secondary during the early years of the franchise.
  • Johnson concluded his professional career with the New York Giants in 1961, showcasing his skills in one of the league's historic franchises.

Legacy

Although Gene Johnson may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, he played a vital role in the teams he was a part of during the formative years of the NFL. His contributions to the game are remembered by those who followed his career.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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