Richard Johnson (wide receiver)

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Richard Johnson
No. 83, 84, 22
Date of birth (1961-10-19) October 19, 1961 (age 63)
Place of birth Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Wide receiver
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
US college Los Angeles Harbor College Colorado
High school San Pedro (CA) [1]
Career history
As player
1983 Denver Gold
19841985 Houston Gamblers
1987 Washington Redskins
19891990 Detroit Lions
Career stats

Richard LaVon Johnson (born October 19, 1961) is an American former professional football player who played wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons for the Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions. Previously, he played with the Denver Gold and Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at the University of Colorado.

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References

  1. "Pirates blow chances early, Pilots don't". News-Pilot. Retrieved December 16, 2024.