Mid-way through the second quarter of Super Bowl IV Jim Marsalis separated Vikings receiver John Henderson from the ball which was in turn snatched up by Chiefs Hall of Famer Johnny Robinson. The Chiefs ended up forcing a total of 5 turnovers in route to a 23-7 win.
Johnny Robinson Interception Super Bowl IV
With Houston threatening in the 3rd quarter of the 1962 AFL Championship, Johnny Robinson preserves a 17-7 Dallas lead with a big interception at the Texans goal line. Dallas would go on to win 20-17 in overtime.
Johnny Robinson makes his 3rd quarter interception in the 1962 AFL Championship game against Houston
While he was one of the best Defensive Backs in the AFL Johnny Robinson began as a runningback with the Dallas Texans. Here he is in 1961 making a catch against Tony Banfield of the houston Oilers.
Johnny Robinson catch against Houston in 1961
Willie Lanier gets a big interception in Super Bowl IV against the Vikings. Also shown are linebacker Bobby Bell (#78) and Safety Johnny Robinson (#42).
Super Bowl IV Interception by Willie Lanier with Bobby Bell and Johnny Robinson
Kansas City Chiefs Middle linebacker Wil;lie Lanier (#63) intercepts a Joe Kapp pass in the second half of Super Bowl IV. Also pictured are #78 - Bobby Bell and #42 Johnny Robinson. Robinson also had a big interception in teh 4th quarter.
Willie Lanier's Interception Super Bowl IV
The Dallas Texans rookie from LSU scores on a 62-yard Punt Return against the Boston Patriots in 1960.
Johnny Robinson Punt Return Touchdown in 1960
Former team mates in college at LSU, Johnny Robinson of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jim Taylor of the Packers meet up in Pro Football's first ever Super Bowl in 1967. The result was a resounding victory for Green Bay.
Johnny Robinson and Jimmy Taylor - Super Bowl 1
Inducted into the Fall of Fame in 2019 he was one of the AFL's top defenders during the league's 10-year existence. He finished his career with 57 interceptions.
Dallas Texans Defensive Back Johnny Robinson in 1961
Former team mates in college at LSU, Johnny Robinson of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jim Taylor of the Packers meet up in Pro Football's first ever Super Bowl in 1967. The result was a resounding victory for Green Bay.
Johnny Robinson and Jimmy Taylor - Super Bowl 1
The Jets runner Matt Snell is stopped by a Kansas City Chiefs defense led by #42 Johnny Robinson and #75 Jerry Mayes. #78 Bobby Bell is in the background.
Matt Snell Stopped by Johnny Robinson and Jerry Mayes
Member of the Kansas City Chiefs from 1960-1971. Named to the NFL Team of the Decade for the 1960's and the AFL's Hall of Fame's All-time Team Safety.
Kansas City's Silver Anniversary Team and Chief's Chiefs Hall of Fame.
Played in 3 American League Championships as well as Super Bowls I and the Chiefs Super Bowl IV victory.
7-time First Team All-Star/All-Pro.
3-time Second Team All-Pro.
6-time All League.
7 Pro Bowls.
Johnny Robinson, Chiefs Defender 1960-1971
Named as the Free Safety on the AFL All-Time team Robinson is only 1 of only 20 players that were in the American Football League throughout it's entire existence from 1960-1969.
Here he closes in on Jets fullback Emerson Boozer.
Johnny Robinson
The AFL All-Star triumphantly holds up the "#1" salute after his crucial first-half fumble recovery in Super Bowl 4. #78 Bobby Bell stands behind him.
Johnny Robinson Fumble Recovery in Super Bowl 4
His 1965 Topps Trading Card. That year he had 5 interceptions was named to his 3rd AFL All-Star team.
Johnny Robinson 1965 Topps Card
A member of the LSU National Championship team of 1958 he joined the Dallas Texans of the newly formed American Football League in 1960 and remained one of the best defensive players throughout the entire time span of the AFL.
Johnny Robinson
A member of the LSU National Championship team of 1958 he joined the Dallas Texans of the newly formed American Football League in 1960 and remained one of the best defensive players throughout the entire time span of the AFL.
Johnny Robinson
Just wanted to say thank you for adding Johnny Robinson. He says to tell you thank you too. I wanted to tell you that the years played should read 1960-1972.
Thank you again from Johnny. He’s looking over my shoulder right now and telling me what was going on in each picture. He is re-living each one.
Tell Mr. Robinson it is truly my pleasure and I wish him well. And Thank You Bob for letting me know about Johnny. He really did have a remarkable career that football fans need to remember. I’m sorry to say my knowledge of the AFL is very limited but the more I research it the more great players I find. I’ll add more pictures of Johnny as I get time. Take Care and Thank You Again! The Boys Home is in my Prayers!
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee !