About Rich Johnson
Lived 1946 – 1994 (aged 47). Rich Johnson was an American basketball player.
Richard Lewis Johnson (December 18, 1946 – June 15, 1994) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'9" center from Grambling State University, Johnson played parts of three seasons (1968–1971) with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. He averaged 4.7 points per game in his NBA career and won an NBA Championship ring in 1969.
Johnson later played for several American Basketball Association teams.
Career statistics
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Regular season Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG PPG
Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rich Johnson?
American basketball player (1946–1994)
When was Rich Johnson born?
Rich Johnson was born on 18 December 1946 in Alexandria.
When did Rich Johnson die?
Rich Johnson died on 15 June 1994 in Vicksburg.
What was Rich Johnson's occupation?
Rich Johnson was a basketball player.
What nationality was Rich Johnson?
Rich Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rich Johnson (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rich Johnson. https://biography.guide/rich-johnson/
MLA: "Rich Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rich-johnson/.
Chicago: "Rich Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rich-johnson/.
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