Marvin Johnson (American football)

Marvin Johnson
No. 27, 41
PositionsDefensive back
Halfback
Personal information
Born(1927-04-13)April 13, 1927
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 8, 1981(1981-02-08) (aged 53)
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolFremont (California)
CollegeSan Jose St.
NFL draft1951: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions6
Fumble recoveries2
Receptions2
Receiving yards38
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marvin Leland Johnson (April 13, 1927 – February 8, 1981) was a player in the National Football League (NFL).

Biography

Johnson was born Marvin Leland Johnson on April 13, 1927, in Orange, California. He died in Palo Alto in 1981.[1]

Career

Johnson played with the Los Angeles Rams during the 1951 NFL season. He later played with the Green Bay Packers during the 1953 NFL season after having split the previous season between the Rams and the Packers.[2]

He played at the collegiate level at San Jose State University.

References

  1. ^ "Marvin Johnson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Packers Obtain Marvin Johnson From LA Rams". The Daily Tribune (clipping). Associated Press. November 5, 1952. p. 9. Retrieved September 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.