Cecil Johnson

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Cecil Johnson
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Johnson playing for the Buccaneers in 1979
No. 56
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1955-08-19) August 19, 1955 (age 69)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Miami Jackson
College: Pittsburgh
Undrafted: 1977
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:9
Fumble recoveries:11
Sacks:9.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cecil Ellord Johnson (born August 19, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. His brother Robert was a drummer for KC and the Sunshine Band.


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