Billy “White Shoes” Johnson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 27, 1952(1952-01-27)
Age	72
Birthplace	Marcus Hook
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Capricorn

Billy "White Shoes" Johnson Biography

Billy "White Shoes" Johnson is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on January 27, 1952 in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, United States. Twenty-five years later, after the 75th anniversary All-Time squad selection Johnson got the chance to be the pick for the returning player on the All-Time Team for the 100th anniversary and is not listed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A kick returner Johnson has returned 5 punts to score touchdowns, as well as two kickoffs during the first four seasons of his time as a player for the Oilers and scored 12 more touchdowns while on offense. He was chosen for play in the Pro Bowl as a kick returner in 1975 and was awarded MVP of the game during when he returned a punt 90 yards to score the score. He also made a Pro Bowl appearance in 1977. He was injured in 1979. sustained an injury to his knee that forced him to miss the majority of the following two seasons. The injury stayed in the hospital for the remainder time. In 1980, when he returned it was clear that he wasn’t the kick returner but as a reserve wide receiver.

Johnson played the 1981 season in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes, where he was a star on a team that went 3-13; he caught 65 passes for 1,060 yards and 5 touchdowns, and returned 59 punts for 597 yards (fellow NFL players Vince Ferragamo, James Scott and David Overstreet were teammates.) He returned to the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons in 1982. In 1983, he doubled as a full-time kick returner, where he scored his sixth career touchdown on a punt return, and starting wide receiver, leading the team in receptions. Johnson earned his third Pro Bowl berth that season. He missed most of 1984 due to injury, and was benched as a return man in 1985. He was also forced to curtail his end zone dances after the NFL instituted a rule against “excessive and premeditated celebration”. However, he led the Falcons in receptions and receiving yards that season. Another injury in 1986 was the beginning of the end for Johnson, and he retired after the 1987 season, although he briefly un-retired to play one game for the Washington Redskins in 1988.

In 1994, Johnson was selected as the punt returner on the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. His days at Widener have also earned him a selection into the College Football Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.

He is the only player chosen to make the National Football League 75th Anniversary All-Time Team that is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Billy "White Shoes" Johnson Net Worth

Billy "White Shoes" Johnson is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

William Arthur Johnson (born January 27 1952) is better identified as Billy “White Shoes” Johnson is an American former professional footballer who played player at the wide-return position for the National Football League (NFL) from 1974 to 1988. Johnson was among the very first football players who exhibit extravagant celebrations at the end zone.

Johnson was famously known as Johnson when he was a student at the Chichester School District , located in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, where the shoes were dyed as part of a challenge. Since that time, he’s been called by his name. He was a speedy athlete, however, the 5’9″ size turned off a number of prestigious universities from pursuing him. Billy ended up going to Widener College in Pennsylvania, which was a small Division III institution and an active member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. In Widener College, he had an impressive career however, he was not noticed by professional Scouts. He was finally found through The Houston Oilers, who drafted him in the 15th round of 1974 NFL Draft.

During 1978, Johnson appeared in 25 games for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Professional Slo-Pitch softball league, hitting four home runs with a batting average of .349.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Billy "White Shoes" Johnson Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Billy Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Billy "White Shoes" Johnson celebrates birthday on January 27 of every year.

What happened to Billy White Shoes Johnson?

NOW: Now 64, Johnson lives outside Atlanta and is an assistant track and football coach at Duluth High School. He previously spent time as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Falcons.

Is Billy White Shoes Johnson in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Johnson was honored in 1996 with induction in the College Football Hall of Fame due to his exploits at Widener. Johnson is currently the only member of the NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team who is not also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

What team did Billy White Shoes Johnson play for?

Johnson was a 3x Pro Bowler, All-Pro selection and a member of the 75th Anniversary NFL All-Time Team. He played professionally for 15 years with the Houston Oilers, Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins. In 1983, he returned from a leg injury to become a Pro Bowler and the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year.

How old is Billy White Shoes Johnson?

70 years (January 27, 1952)

Where did Billy White Shoes Johnson go to college?

Widener University