Benny Johnson

Benny L. Johnson (June 29, 1948 – August 10, 1988) was an American football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the sixth round of the 1970 NFL Draft. Johnson played college football at Johnson C. Smith University and attended Jones High School in Orlando, Florida. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League. References External links Just Sports Stats Fanbase profile 1948 births 1988 deaths Players of American football from Peach County, Georgia American football defensive backs African-American players of American football Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls football players Houston Oilers players Philadelphia Bell players New Orleans Saints players People from Fort Valley, Georgia Jones High School (Orlando, Florida) alumni 20th-century African-American sportspeople