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Jack Johnsonn

1909 – 1978

American football player

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Lived 1909 – 1978 (aged 68). Jack Johnsonn was an American american football player.

John Denoil Johnson (November 28, 1909 – October 27, 1978) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle for seven seasons for the Detroit Lions. He was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame in 1970.

Early life and education John Denoil Johnson was born on November 28, 1909. His parents were Alexander Johnson and Alice Anderson.

In the 1930s, Johnson attended the University of Utah, where he was a member of the American football, basketball, track, and wrestling teams. In 1933, he was awarded the first Mr. Ute Award by the university's Utah Chronicle newspaper and named its outstanding athlete of the year. That year, he was also selected to play in the All-Star game at the Chicago World's Fair and the East–West Shrine Game.

Personal life In 1936, Johnson married Ida Cadell. They later divorced and he married Virginia Barrus Davis in 1954. He had a son and a daughter.

Johnson died in Tooele on October 27, 1978. He was 68 years old.

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University of Utah
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Johnsonn?

American football player (1909-1978)

When was Jack Johnsonn born?

Jack Johnsonn was born on 28 November 1909 in Grantsville.

When did Jack Johnsonn die?

Jack Johnsonn died on 1 October 1978 in Tooele.

What was Jack Johnsonn's occupation?

Jack Johnsonn was an american football player.

What nationality was Jack Johnsonn?

Jack Johnsonn was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Johnsonn

· Wikidata: Q6113349

· DBpedia: Jack Johnson (tackle)

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