Eddie Johnson (linebacker)
| No. 51 | |||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | February 3, 1959 | ||
| Place of birth: | Albany, Georgia, United States | ||
| Date of death: | January 21, 2003 (aged 43) | ||
| Place of death: | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Albany (GA) Dougherty | ||
| College: | Louisville | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1981 / Round: 7 / Pick: 187 | ||
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Eddie J. Johnson (February 3, 1959 – January 21, 2003) was an American football linebacker who played ten seasons in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns. He wore number 51 during his time with the Browns and his nickname was "The Assassin". He was known for his fierce tackling style. He died in 2003 after a two-year battle with colon cancer.[1]
References
- ↑ "Former Browns LB Johnson dead at 43". Sports Illustrated. January 22, 2003. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
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