Ernie Johnson (American football)
Ernie Johnson (January 29, 1926 – June 13, 2010) was a four-letter American football player at UCLA in the 1946–1949 seasons.[1][2]
Ernie Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ernest Cowan Johnson January 29, 1926 |
| Died | June 13, 2010 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| Known for | American football, basketball, rugby |
As a running back, he led the team in scoring during his first season. His final season was the first of head coach Red Sanders, who made Johnson the single-wing tailback.
Johnson also played rugby at UCLA. He also played basketball under coach John Wooden in the 1948–1950 seasons.
In 1999, Johnson was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame.
He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1950 NFL draft, but never played in the NFL.
Notes
- Obituary Sacramento Bee, June 15, 2010; page 3C.
- Obituary Los Angeles Times, June 19, 2010; page AA7.
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