Jimmy Johnson
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JIMMY JOHNSON
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Lettered 1958,59,60
- Played defensive back
- Was a 1st round draft pick (6th overall) in 1961 NFL Draft. Also chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers of the Old AFL.
PRO HIGHLIGHTS
- Played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1961 to 1976.
- As a pro, he played on offense, at safety before moving to cornerback permanently in 1963.
- Had outstanding speed, leaping ability.
- Named all-pro four times. . .Selected to five Pro Bowls.
- Career record: 47 interceptions, 615 yards (both were 49ers records).
- Opposition passers avoided throwing in his area
- Played in two NFC title games.
ACCOLADES
- Inducted into UCLA Hall of Fame in 1992.
- Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.