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| + | '''COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS'' | ||
* Lettered 1958,59,60 | * Lettered 1958,59,60 | ||
* Played defensive back | * Played defensive back | ||
| − | * | + | * Was a 1st round draft pick (6th overall) in 1961 [[NFL Draft Selections|NFL Draft]]. Also chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers of the Old AFL. |
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| − | * | + | '''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. | * As a pro, he played on offense, at safety before moving to cornerback permanently in 1963. | ||
* Had outstanding speed, leaping ability. | * Had outstanding speed, leaping ability. | ||
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* Opposition passers avoided throwing in his area | * Opposition passers avoided throwing in his area | ||
* Played in two NFC title games. | * Played in two NFC title games. | ||
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| + | ''ACCOLADES'' | ||
| + | * Inducted into [[Hall of Fame (UCLA)|UCLA Hall of Fame]] in 1992. | ||
| + | * Enshrined into [[Hall of Fame (Pro Football)|Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 1994. | ||
[[Category: Player Listing]] | [[Category: Player Listing]] | ||
Revision as of 19:32, 30 April 2011
Sons of Westwood
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.
