Walter Johnson (American football)

Walter Johnson III (November 13, 1942  June 29, 1999) was an American football defensive tackle who was drafted in the second round of the 1965 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He was a 3-time Pro Bowler (1967, 1968, 1969), a pro wrestler, and played 13 seasons in the National Football League.

Walter Johnson
No. 71, 78
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1942-11-13)November 13, 1942
Cincinnati, Ohio
Died:June 29, 1999(1999-06-29) (aged 56)
Career information
College:Los Angeles State, New Mexico State[1]
NFL Draft:1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27
AFL draft:1965 / Round: Red Shirt 2 / Pick: 9
(By the Denver Broncos)[2]
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played-started:182 - 13
Interceptions:2
Fumble recoveries-for TDs:11 - 2
Player stats at NFL.com

Johnson's grandson Isaiah Johnson played college basketball at Akron.[3]

Johnson also did professional wrestling beginning his career in 1968. His most famous match happened on February 16, 1974 against linebacker Ron Pritchard. Johnson won by disqualification.[4] He continued wrestling until 1984.

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