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Clyde Johnson

1917 – 1997

American football player

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Lived 1917 – 1997 (aged 80). Clyde Johnson was an American american football player.

Clyde Elmer Johnson (August 22, 1917 – September 14, 1997) was an American football player and coach. He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats football team and was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team tackle on the 1942 College Football All-America Team. He was Kentucky's first All-American football player.

At six feet, six inches, and 269 pounds, he was one of the largest football players of his day. He was drafted by the Cleveland Rams in the fifth round with the 35th overall pick in the 1943 NFL draft. His professional debut was delayed during World War II. After the war, he played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Rams in 1946 and 1947 and for the Los Angeles Dons in 1948.

Johnson served as the head football coach at East Los Angeles College from 1951 to 1961. He was the coach at East Los Angeles from 1949 to 1950.

Johnson died in 1997 in Orange County, California, at age 80.

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Paul G. Blazer High School
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Clyde Elmer Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Clyde Johnson?

American football player (1917-1997)

When was Clyde Johnson born?

Clyde Johnson was born on 22 August 1917 in Ashland.

When did Clyde Johnson die?

Clyde Johnson died on 14 September 1997 in Pittsburgh.

What was Clyde Johnson's occupation?

Clyde Johnson was an american football player.

What nationality was Clyde Johnson?

Clyde Johnson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clyde Johnson

· Wikidata: Q19664578

· DBpedia: Clyde Johnson

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