About Johnny Wilson
Lived 1915 – 2002 (aged 86). Johnny Wilson was an American american football player.
John S. "Long John" Wilson (November 2, 1915 – August 24, 2002) was an American football player.
Wilson, born in Dover, Ohio, played high school football for the Steubenville Big Red where we earned All-Ohio status. He then played his college football for the Western Reserve Red Cats, present-day Case Western Reserve University, from 1935 – 1938 where he greatly contributed to a number of undefeated teams under Coach Bill Edwards. His combined collegiate record was 36-2-1.
Wilson played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Rams from 1939 – 1942.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Wilson?
American football player (1915-2002)
When was Johnny Wilson born?
Johnny Wilson was born on 2 November 1915 in Dover.
When did Johnny Wilson die?
Johnny Wilson died on 24 August 2002 in Rawlings.
What was Johnny Wilson's occupation?
Johnny Wilson was an american football player.
What nationality was Johnny Wilson?
Johnny Wilson was American.
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· DBpedia: Johnny Wilson (American football, born 1915)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Wilson. https://biography.guide/johnny-wilson-american-football-player-1915/
MLA: "Johnny Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-wilson-american-football-player-1915/.
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