About Don Johnson
Lived 1920 – 1965 (aged 44). Don Johnson was an American american football player.
Donald Clifford Johnson (September 14, 1920 – September 3, 1965) was an American football center and linebacker who played one season with the Cleveland Rams.
Johnson was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1920, to John and Hanna Johnson. He played college football at the Northwestern University, having previously attended Austin Community Academy High School in Chicago. Johnson was married to Lois and had one son, Donald. He died in Oak Park, Illinois on September 3, 1965, at the age of 44.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Johnson?
American gridiron football player (1920-1965)
When was Don Johnson born?
Don Johnson was born on 14 September 1920 in Chicago.
When did Don Johnson die?
Don Johnson died on 3 September 1965.
What was Don Johnson's occupation?
Don Johnson was an american football player.
What nationality was Don Johnson?
Don Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Johnson (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Johnson. https://biography.guide/don-johnson-american-football-player/
MLA: "Don Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-johnson-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Don Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-johnson-american-football-player/.
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