Jimmy Johnston (American football)

James Everett Johnston (April 16, 1917 – November 17, 1973) was an American 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]

Jimmy Johnston
No. 31
Position:Defensive back, end, running back
Personal information
Born:(1917-04-16)April 16, 1917
Parma, Idaho
Died:November 27, 1973(1973-11-27) (aged 56)
Caldwell, Idaho
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Caldwell
(Caldwell, Idaho)
College:Washington
NFL Draft:1939 / Round: 10 / Pick: 88
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Offensive yards:882
Interceptions:2
Touchdowns:8

References
  1. "1939 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
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