Pete Johnson (American football, born 1937)
Peter Thomas Johnson Jr. (born August 9, 1937) is a former American football halfback in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears. He played college football at the Virginia Military Institute.
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||
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| Born: | August 9, 1937 Bedford, Virginia | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | William Fleming (VA) | ||||
| College: | Virginia Military | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1959 / Round: 3 / Pick: 32 | ||||
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Early years
Johnson attended William Fleming High School.[1] He accepted a football scholarship from the Virginia Military Institute, where he became a starter at halfback.[2]
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Johnson was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round (32nd overall) of the 1959 NFL Draft.[3] He appeared in 7 games as a halfback.
Dallas Cowboys
In 1960, Johnson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the expansion draft. He was converted into a defensive back during training camp. He was released on August 30.[4]
References
- "Pete Johnson profile". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- "Bears Will Need A Lot Of Breaks". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- "1959 NFL Draft". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- "Eight Texans Miss Practice". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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