Sam Johnson (defensive back, born 1960)

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Sam Johnson
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1960-11-25) November 25, 1960 (age 61)
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:179 lb (81 kg)
Career information
College: North Carolina
Career history

Sam Johnson (born November 25, 1960) is a former American football defensive back who played one season with the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League. [1] He played college football at the University of North Carolina.

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References

  1. "Sam Johnson". jerseydatabase.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.