Jimmy Johnson, Hall of Fame cornerback who starred for 49ers, dies at 86
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Jimmy Johnson, 49ers legend and Hall of Fame cornerback, dies at 86
The five-time Pro Bowler played 16 seasons in San Francisco.
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49ers Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson dies at 86
Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson died Wednesday at the age of 86. Johnson was a star for the San Francisco 49ers, who drafted him sixth overall in 1961. He lived up to his draft stock, earning a bust in Canton in 1994. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Jimmy Johnson was extraordinarily athletically talented," Hall of Fame President Jim Porter said. "The 49ers enjoyed the luxury of using him on offense and defense early in his career to fill team needs. Once he settled...
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Pro Football Hall of Fame CB Jimmy Johnson dies at 86
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson, a lockdown cornerback who spent his entire 16-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, died on Wednesday evening, his family announced. He was 86. The Hall of Fame made the announcement Thursday for Johnson's family, which said he had been in declining health for some time and had remained in the San Francisco area. Enshrined in 1994, Johnson played from 1961-76 in 213 games — at the time a franchise record later broken by Jerry Rice. Johnson's 47...