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 Punt Return 1976 NFL Pro Bowl
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 "Whiteshoes" Johnson, Houston Oilers Returner
Rookie Return Man Billy Johnson from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania stands on the Houston Oiler sidelines beside coaching legend Sid Gillman in 1974.
Rookie Billy Johnson on the sidelines with Sid Gillman - 1974 Houston Oilers
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.
Jack Lambert interception against Billy Johnson and the Oilers
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.
Falcons Punt 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.
Billy Johnson 1974 Houston Oilers Return Man
Oilers Kick Returner Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
Billy Whiteshoes Johnson Houston Oilers
Falcons Kick Returner Billy Johnson
Oilers Kick Reurner Billy White Shoes Johnson
Oilers Kick Returner Billy White Shoes Johnson
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
Billy White Shoes Johnson Atlanta Falcons
Hands down the most electrifying presence on any field. I wasn’t an Oiler fan but I tuned in to every game I could see them play just to watch Billy take one to the house and he usually never disappointed.But most of all Billy’s end zone dance was classic at a time when celebrations and dances were frowned upon by then commissioner Pete Rozelle. And he delivered when asked to.