Johnson, Jimmy

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.