Charles Johnson (January 17, 1952 – August 13, 2021) was a professional American football player who played nine seasons in the National Football League. He played in Super Bowl XV for the Philadelphia Eagles and was selected to three Pro Bowls. Johnson's three interceptions in 1980 were remarkable because he was typically replaced by teammate Ken Clarke on passing downs. After serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, Johnson played college football at the University of Colorado.[1]

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Charlie Johnson

Johnson in 1979 playoffs
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Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1952-01-17)January 17, 1952 Beaumont, Texas
Died:	August 13, 2021(2021-08-13) (aged 69) Angleton, Texas
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	262 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:	Columbia (TX)
College:	Colorado
NFL Draft:	1977 / Round: 7 / Pick: 175
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (1977–1981) Minnesota Vikings (1982–1984)
Career highlights and awards
2× First-team All-Pro (1980, 1981) 3× Pro Bowl (1979–1981) Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 6.0 Interceptions: 5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

After three consecutive Pro Bowl seasons, in the 1982 Philadelphia Eagles training camp Johnson publicly criticized coach Dick Vermeil's training methods and asked to be traded. Both the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings showed interest, and Johnson chose to go to Minnesota, who sent a 1983 second-round selection to the Eagles in exchange for Johnson. [2] Johnson would play three more seasons with the Vikings, and retired after the 1984 season.

Johnson died in Angleton, Texas on August 13, 2021, at the age of 69.[1][3]

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