Johnny Carson (football player)

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Johnny Carson
Position(s):
Tight end
Jersey #(s):
82
Born: January 31, 1930 (1930-01-31) (age 78)
Atlanta, Georgia
Career Information
Year(s): 19541960
NFL Draft: 1953 / Round: 15 / Pick: 179
(by the Cleveland Browns)
College: Georgia
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Receptions     173
Receiving yards     2,591
Touchdowns     15
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards

Johnny Richard Carson (born January 31, 1930 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former American football tight end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League from 1953 to 1959. He also played for the Houston Oilers of the American Football League during their inaugural season in 1960. He played college football at the University of Georgia and was an All-American.