About Bill Johnson
Lived 1916 – 2002 (aged 85). Bill Johnson was an American american football player.
William Erick Johnson (October 4, 1916 – March 8, 2002) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Green Bay Packers. Johnson came out of the University of Minnesota and played six professional games for the Packers in 1941.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Johnson?
American football defensive end, born 1916
When was Bill Johnson born?
Bill Johnson was born on 4 October 1916 in Larrabee.
When did Bill Johnson die?
Bill Johnson died on 8 March 2002.
What was Bill Johnson's occupation?
Bill Johnson was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Johnson?
Bill Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Johnson (defensive end)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Johnson. https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-american-football-player-1916/
MLA: "Bill Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-american-football-player-1916/.
Chicago: "Bill Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-american-football-player-1916/.
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