Gary Johnson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and came out of Mitchell High School in Bossier City, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Grambling State and the 1975 NFL Draft, where the San Diego Chargers took him in the first round, and it eventually earned him a Super Bowl ring (Super Bowl XIX).
He was selected in the 1st round (No. 8 overall) of the 1975 NFL Draft. His professional career included 2 teams: San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He died on August 4, 2010.
Career highlights
- Super Bowl champion (XIX)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1980, 1981)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1979, 1982)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1979–1982)
- NFL sacks leader (1980)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1975)
- Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame
- San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
- San Diego Chargers 40th Anniversary Team
- First-team All-American (1974)
- 3× First-team Little All-American (1972–1974)
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Honors as listed in Gary Johnson's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- San Diego Chargers (1975–1984)
- San Francisco 49ers (1984–1985)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Gary Johnson go to?
Gary Johnson played high school football at Mitchell High School in Bossier City, Louisiana (Bossier Parish).
Is Gary Johnson from Shreveport?
Yes. Gary Johnson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and played high school football at Mitchell High School.
Where did Gary Johnson play college football?
Gary Johnson played college football at Grambling State.
When was Gary Johnson drafted?
Gary Johnson was drafted in the 1st round, No. 8 overall, of the 1975 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.
What pro teams did Gary Johnson play for?
Gary Johnson's pro teams include San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers.
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