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<H2>Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends</H2> | <H2>Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends</H2> | ||
<H4>ERNIE JOHNSON</H4> | <H4>ERNIE JOHNSON</H4> | ||
| − | + | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Ernie Johnson}} | |
<B>CAREER HIGHLIGHTS</B> | <B>CAREER HIGHLIGHTS</B> | ||
| − | * Lettered as halfback in 1946,47,48,49. | + | * Lettered as halfback in 1946,47,48,49. |
| + | * Served as [[Team Captains|team captain alternate]] in 1949. | ||
* As a freshman, he was the team's [[Single-Season_Scoring_Leaders|leading scorer]] in 1946 with 42 pts. | * As a freshman, he was the team's [[Single-Season_Scoring_Leaders|leading scorer]] in 1946 with 42 pts. | ||
* Also led the Bruin defense with 6 interceptions in 1946. | * Also led the Bruin defense with 6 interceptions in 1946. | ||
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* In 1948, he tallied 24 points to rank second. | * In 1948, he tallied 24 points to rank second. | ||
* In 1949, took over the tailback duties in Bruins single wing attack, where he scored 42 points, passed for five touchdowns and led the Bruins in kick-off and punt returns. | * In 1949, took over the tailback duties in Bruins single wing attack, where he scored 42 points, passed for five touchdowns and led the Bruins in kick-off and punt returns. | ||
| − | * Johnson remains UCLA's career leader in punt return average with a 13.7 yard/return average. | + | * Johnson remains UCLA's career leader in punt return average with a 13.7 yard/return average. Ranks 7th on team for career punt returns (46). |
* Upon graduating, Johnson occupied fourth place in the all-time UCLA rushing list, carrying the ball 265 times for 1093 yds. | * Upon graduating, Johnson occupied fourth place in the all-time UCLA rushing list, carrying the ball 265 times for 1093 yds. | ||
* Played in the 1949 East-West Shrine Game. | * Played in the 1949 East-West Shrine Game. | ||
| − | * | + | * He was a 10th round selection (131th overall) in the 1950 [[NFL Draft Selections|NFL Draft]] (Philadelphia Eagles). |
<B>ACCOLADES</B> | <B>ACCOLADES</B> | ||
* Inducted into the [[Hall of Fame (UCLA)|UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame]] in 1999. | * Inducted into the [[Hall of Fame (UCLA)|UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame]] in 1999. | ||
| − | * 1949 All-Coast First Team and All-American Honorable Mention. | + | * 1949 [[All-Conference Selections|All-Coast First Team]] and All-American Honorable Mention. |
| − | * Won UCLA Most Valuable Player honors in 1948 and 1949. | + | * Won [[Team MVPs|UCLA Most Valuable Player honors]] in 1948 and 1949. |
{{:Career Punt Returns Leaders}} | {{:Career Punt Returns Leaders}} | ||
| + | {{:Single-Season Interceptions Leaders}} | ||
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[[Category: Player Listing]] | [[Category: Player Listing]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:19, 20 December 2017
Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends
ERNIE JOHNSON
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Lettered as halfback in 1946,47,48,49.
- Served as team captain alternate in 1949.
- As a freshman, he was the team's leading scorer in 1946 with 42 pts.
- Also led the Bruin defense with 6 interceptions in 1946.
- Also competed in basketball and rugby.
- In 1948, he tallied 24 points to rank second.
- In 1949, took over the tailback duties in Bruins single wing attack, where he scored 42 points, passed for five touchdowns and led the Bruins in kick-off and punt returns.
- Johnson remains UCLA's career leader in punt return average with a 13.7 yard/return average. Ranks 7th on team for career punt returns (46).
- Upon graduating, Johnson occupied fourth place in the all-time UCLA rushing list, carrying the ball 265 times for 1093 yds.
- Played in the 1949 East-West Shrine Game.
- He was a 10th round selection (131th overall) in the 1950 NFL Draft (Philadelphia Eagles).
ACCOLADES
- Inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.
- 1949 All-Coast First Team and All-American Honorable Mention.
- Won UCLA Most Valuable Player honors in 1948 and 1949.
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