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John Henry Johnson

Class of 2023 Inductee
Pittsburg High(Pittsburg)
Player (RB)

Accomplishments

During High School:

  • Known more in high school for other sports in addition to football and listed as 1948-49 State Athlete of the Year

During college:

  • St. Mary’s College &  Arizona State for college

Post-college:

  • Led Detroit Lions to NFL championship 1959
  • Rushed for more than 1,000 yards twice for Steelers
  • Pro FB Hall of Fame 1987

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