[Google Videos] Dennis Johnson - Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame 2006 Inductee
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Delaware Digital Video Factory
3 min 6 sec - 17-May-2006
Regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in University of Delaware football history, Johnson enjoyed an All-America career at defensive tackle for the Blue Hens in 1970-72. Johnson helped Delaware win consecutive Small College National titles in 1971 and 1972 and three straight Lambert Cup trophies. As 1972 team captain of an undefeated 10-0 squad, Johnson earned All-America honors twice, was named All ECAC, played in two Boardwalk Bowls and was named to Delaware’s All-Time team in 1989. He collected 215 career tackles at Delaware and played in the East-West Shrine Game. A 13th round draft pick by Washington Redskins in 1973, Johnson was the first U of D alumnus to start a game in the NFL. He replaced Verlon Biggs at defensive tackle for the Redskins in 1975. In his best season in 1976, Dennis recovered three fumbles, had 4-1/2 sacks and had a key interception to preserve a win against Dallas. He also returned an interception 57 yards the previous season. Dubbed by Howard Cosell as “the young Dennis Johnson” during his five NFL seasons with the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills, Johnson died in 1997 at the age of 46.
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