Johnson, Ernie
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Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends
ERNIE JOHNSON
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Lettered as halfback in 1946,47,48,49.
- 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 7h 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.
- Was drafted in the 10th round by the 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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