Eddie Johnson (linebacker)

**Eddie Johnson**
Career information
Date of birth:	February 3, 1959(1959-02-03)
Place of birth:	Albany, Georgia, United States
Date of death:	January 21, 2003(2003-01-21) (aged 43)
Place of death:	Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Position(s):	Linebacker
College:	Louisville
NFL Draft:	1981 / Round: 7 / Pick: 187
Organizations
As player:
1981-1990	Cleveland Browns
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Eddie Johnson (February 3, 1959 – January 21, 2003) is a former American football linebacker who played ten seasons in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns. 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.

References

External links

Eddie Johnson (linebacker) at Find a Grave

Persondata
Name	Johnson, Eddie
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	February 3, 1959
Place of birth	Albany, Georgia, United States
Date of death	January 21, 2003
Place of death	Cleveland, Ohio, United States