Jimmy Johnson, the legendary Hall of Fame cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers, has passed away at the age of 86. Known as 'the lonesome cornerback' due to his formidable defensive skills that deterred quarterbacks from throwing in his direction, Johnson spent all 16 seasons of his NFL career with the 49ers, recording 47 career interceptions. He was a 3-time All-Pro. His death, which occurred Wednesday evening, was confirmed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. HOF president Jim Porter remarked, 'Only rarely would other teams' quarterbacks even look his direction, and more often than not regretted the decision if they challenged him.'
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Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson, perhaps the best cornerback in #49ers history, died Wednesday evening. “Only rarely would other teams’ quarterbacks even look his direction, and more often than not regretted the decision if they challenged him," HOF president Jim Porter said.
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Former #49ers Hall of Fame cornerback Jimmy Johnson has died at age 86. He was a 3-time All-Pro with 47 career interceptions