About Gene Johnson
Lived 1935 – 1997 (aged 61). Gene Johnson was an American american football player.
Eugene Paul Johnson (September 18, 1935 – August 4, 1997) was an American professional football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati and was selected 99th overall in the ninth round of the 1959 NFL draft.
Johnson spent his first two NFL seasons with the Eagles and was a member of their 1960 league championship team. That season he intercepted three passes in 11 games (three starts), which he split between the defensive halfback and safety positions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gene Johnson?
American football player (1935-1997)
When was Gene Johnson born?
Gene Johnson was born on 18 September 1935 in Clay.
When did Gene Johnson die?
Gene Johnson died on 4 August 1997.
What was Gene Johnson's occupation?
Gene Johnson was an american football player.
What nationality was Gene Johnson?
Gene Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gene Johnson (defensive back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Johnson. https://biography.guide/gene-johnson-american-football-player-1935/
MLA: "Gene Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-johnson-american-football-player-1935/.
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