Al Johnson (American football coach)

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Al Johnson
Biographical details
Born(1922-08-15)August 15, 1922
Munday, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 2011(2011-05-05) (aged 88)
Grants, New Mexico, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1945–1946Hardin–Simmons
1948Philadelphia Eagles
Position(s)Quarterback, punter
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1950–1966Western New Mexico
Baseball
1955–1970Western New Mexico
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1969–1981Western New Mexico
Accomplishments and honors
Championships

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]

References

  1. ^ "Al Johnson". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "Al Johnson". wnmumustangs.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Al Johnson". legacy.com. Retrieved July 14, 2018.


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