Jim Johnston (American football)

Jim Johnston
Position(s)
Defensive back
End
Running back
Jersey #(s)
31
Born April 16, 1917(1917-04-16)
Parma, Idaho
Died November 27, 1973(1973-11-27) (aged 56)
Career information
Year(s) 19391946
NFL Draft 1939 / Round: 10 / Pick: 88
College Washington
Professional teams
Career stats
Offensive yards 882
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 8
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • N/A

James Everett Johnston (April 16, 1917 – November 17, 1973) was an American football end and running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Cardinals. He played college football at the University of Washington and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1939 NFL Draft.