Billy White Shoes Johnson Atlanta Falcons
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
Oilers Kick Reurner Billy White Shoes Johnson
Falcons Kick Returner Billy Johnson
Oilers Kick Returner Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
A 15th-round draft pick from Widener University this picture is from his rookie season of 1974. Had 1664 All-Purpose Yards and 3 touchdowns. The majority of his production came from special teams but he still had 29 passes caught for 388 yards.
One of the most exciting special teamers of his time. Left the NFL in 1988 as the NFL's All-Time Leading Punt Returner. Still ranks #2 on the Falcons All-Time Punt Returns list and #3 Punt Return Yards list.
Houston Oilers receiver Billy "White Shoes" Johnson tries to ride Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert (#58) down after Lambert snatches the pass away that was intended for him. #31 is Steelers Hall of Fame Safety Donnie Shell.
Rookie Return Man Billy Johnson from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania stands on the Houston Oiler sidelines beside coaching legend Sid Gillman in 1974.
In 7 seasons in Houston Billy Johnson totaled 7299 All-Purpose yards and scored a total of 22 touchdowns during that time. Named to the All-Pro Team in 1977 as a Kick Returner.
Billy Johnson leaves Falcons punter John James on the ground as he turns a fumbled punt into a 55-yard return in the 1976 NFL Pro Bowl game.
Billy Johnson joined the Atlanta Falcons in 1982 and had 6 solid season with them registering 3460 yards and 13 touchdowns. Here he is with William Andrews blocking.
