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Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson

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Football Player

The Resume

    (January 27, 1952- )
    Born in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
    Wide receiver and return specialist for the Houston Oilers (1974-80), Montreal Alouettes (1981), Atlanta Falcons (1982-87) and Washington Redskins (1988)
    Career totals of 4,211 receiving yards, 3,317 punt return yards and 2,941 kickoff return yards
    Three-time Pro Bowl selection (1975,1977,1983)
    Pro Bowl MVP (1975)
    NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1983)

Why he might be annoying:

    Due to his small size (5 ft 9 inches) he was passed over by major universities and had to play for a Division III school.
    Similarly, he was not chosen in the NFL draft until the 15th round.
    He missed most of the 1978-80 seasons with a knee injury.
    He was one of the first players to perform endzone celebrations after touchdowns, inspiring endless showboating by others.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He set nine NCAA Division III records.
    He was chosen as the punt returner for the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time team.
    He said of his touchdown celebrations, 'I didn't taunt anyone or get in anybody's face. I just went to the corner of the end zone to dance.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying