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John Henry Johnson

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Football Player

The Resume

    (November 24, 1929-June 3, 2011)
    Born in Waterproof, Louisiana
    Attended Arizona State University and Saint Mary's College of California
    Drafted 18th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1953 NFL Draft
    Fullback/halfback for the Calgary Stampeders (CFL) (1953), San Francisco 49ers (1954-1956), Detroit Lions (1957-1959), Pittsburgh Steelers (1960-1965) and the Houston Oilers (1966)
    Four Pro Bowl selections (1954, 1962-1964)
    Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1987)

Why he might be annoying:

    Despite being drafted by the Steelers in the NFL Draft, he didn't get to play for them until 1960.
    He frequently fumbled the ball.
    He was beaten by his teammate Joe Perry for the 1954 NFL rushing title.
    He ended his playing career with a losing Oilers team.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was part of the 'Million Dollar Backfield' with the 49ers.
    He was a member of the Lions team that won the 1957 NFL Championship.
    He was the first player in Steelers history to run for 1,000 yards in one season; he did it twice.
    He excelled in blocking and running in the NFL.
    He had Art Rooney as his presenter in his hall of fame induction.

Credit: Neo NX2004


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 22 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying