Jimmy Johnston (American football)

Jimmy Johnston
No. 31
PositionsDefensive back • End • Running back
Personal information
Born(1917-04-16)April 16, 1917
Parma, Idaho, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 1973(1973-11-27) (aged 56)
Caldwell, Idaho, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolCaldwell
CollegeWashington (1935-1938)
NFL draft1939: 10th round, 88th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards321
Rushing average3.2
Receptions40
Receiving yards461
Interceptions2
Total touchdowns8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Everett Johnston (April 16, 1917 – November 17, 1973) was an American professional football player who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Cardinals. Born in Parma, Idaho, he played high school football at Caldwell and college football at the University of Washington in Seattle. Johnston was selected in the tenth round of the 1939 NFL draft by the Redskins with the 88th overall pick.[1]

References

  1. ^ "1939 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.


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