Al Johnson (American football coach)
Stephen Alvin Johnson (August 15, 1922 – May 5, 2011) was an American football player, coach of football and baseball, and college athletics administrator.[1] He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 14th round (121st overall) of the 1947 NFL Draft. With the Eagles in 1948, he won an NFL Championship. He served as the head football coach at Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico from 1950 to 1966.[2] He also coached the baseball team at Western New Mexico from 1955 to 1970. He died at his home in Grants, New Mexico in 2011.[3]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1922 Munday, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 2011 (aged 88) Grants, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1945–1946 | Hardin–Simmons |
| 1948 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, punter |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1950–1966 | Western New Mexico |
| Baseball | |
| 1955–1970 | Western New Mexico |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1969–1981 | Western New Mexico |
References
- "Al Johnson". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- "Al Johnson". wnmumustangs.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- "Al Johnson". legacy.com. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- Western New Mexico Hall of Fame profile
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