Eddie Johnson (linebacker)

Eddie Johnson

No. 51
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1959-02-03)February 3, 1959 Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Died:	January 21, 2003(2003-01-21) (aged 43) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Dougherty (Albany)
College:	Louisville
NFL draft:	1981 / round: 7 / pick: 187
Career history
Cleveland Browns (1981–1990)
Career highlights and awards
Cleveland Browns Legends
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 6 Sacks: 5.0 Fumble recoveries: 5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eddie J. Johnson (February 3, 1959 – January 21, 2003) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for 10 seasons with the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals. He wore number 51 during his time with the Browns and his nickname was "the Assassin". He was known for his fierce tackling style. He died in 2003 after a two-year battle with colon cancer.^[1]

References

1. "Former Browns LB Johnson dead at 43". Sports Illustrated. January 22, 2003. Archived from the original on January 24, 2003. Retrieved March 30, 2014.