October 8, 1956 – Johnnie Johnson, the former safety from the University of Texas. According to his bio page on texassports.com, Johnnie was a Consensus All-American in the 1978 and 1979 football seasons. In 1979, he was selected as the top defensive back in the nation by the Downtown Athletic Club. Besides anchoring the defensive
Unforgettable moments abound in NFL history on September 21! From Steve O’Neal’s astounding 98-yard punt in 1969—a record that still stands—to a 99-yard pick-six by Johnnie Johnson in 1980, this date has delivered incredible individual feats. It also marks the start of the 1982 NFL player strike that reshaped a season, and the legendary Ken