On Friday, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson made an announcement on social media regarding the status of his health. His comment came following the death of a former NFL player with the same name.
A former San Francisco 49ers DB died this week
As previously discussed on GH, a former San Francisco 49ers legend (who was a native of Dallas, TX) and cornerback died on Wednesday evening:
Per the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Johnson’s health had been in decline for a while:
“The professional football world today is celebrating the career of JIMMY JOHNSON, a versatile and gifted all-around athlete who became a dominant cornerback in the National Football League over 16 seasons, all spent with the San Francisco 49ers.
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1994, Johnson died Wednesday evening. He had remained in the San Francisco area after his career and had been in declining health for some time, his family said.”
Because both NFL icons have the same name, many fans thought the former Cowboys coach had died.
Per the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Johnson’s health had been in decline for a while:
“The professional football world today is celebrating the career of JIMMY JOHNSON, a versatile and gifted all-around athlete who became a dominant cornerback in the National Football League over 16 seasons, all spent with the San Francisco 49ers.
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1994, Johnson died Wednesday evening. He had remained in the San Francisco area after his career and had been in declining health for some time, his family said.”
Because both NFL icons have the same name, many fans thought the former Cowboys coach had died.
Per the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Johnson’s health had been in decline for a while:
“The professional football world today is celebrating the career of JIMMY JOHNSON, a versatile and gifted all-around athlete who became a dominant cornerback in the National Football League over 16 seasons, all spent with the San Francisco 49ers.
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1994, Johnson died Wednesday evening. He had remained in the San Francisco area after his career and had been in declining health for some time, his family said.”
Because both NFL icons have the same name, many fans thought the former Cowboys coach had died.
Former Dallas Cowboys HC Jimmy Johnson makes an announcement
Johnson posted a message on his X account to remember the Hall of Fame player who died. Johnson also let fans know he is very much alive:
“Jimmy Johnson HOF DB from 49ers passed away at age of 86…RIP..Jimmy Johnson HOF from Dallas Cowboys & FOX still kicking,” Johnson wrote.
NFL fans react to Johnson’s announcement
