About Dennis Johnson
Lived 1951 – 1997 (aged 45–46). Dennis Johnson was an American american football player.
Dennis Leroy Johnson (born October 22, 1951) was an American professional football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Delaware and was drafted in the thirteenth round of the 1973 NFL draft.
Johnson played high school football at Passaic High School.
The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame inducted Johnson in 2006.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dennis Johnson?
American NFL defensive lineman (1951-1997)
When was Dennis Johnson born?
Dennis Johnson was born on 22 October 1951 in Passaic.
When did Dennis Johnson die?
Dennis Johnson died in 1997.
What was Dennis Johnson's occupation?
Dennis Johnson was an american football player.
What nationality was Dennis Johnson?
Dennis Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dennis Johnson (defensive tackle)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dennis Johnson. https://biography.guide/dennis-johnson-american-football-player-1951/
MLA: "Dennis Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dennis-johnson-american-football-player-1951/.
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