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Walter Johnson Scout.com Headlines:
Doc Gonzo's Top 100: #81 - 90
Doc continues to move up the list
-by theOBR.com May 30, 2003
Jerry Sherk Keeps on Helping
Chuck Murr catches up with Jerry Sherk
-by theOBR.com Dec 31, 2002

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Walter Johnson
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 265
Position: DT
Date of Birth: 11/13/1942


Biography:

Cleveland Browns Career: 1965-76

Bio:
Drafted by the Browns out of California State, Los Angeles..  A fast player who spent time at running back in High School... Played in three championship games in 1965, 1968 and 1969... Played in 167 consecutive games... Played alongside Jerry Sherk during tenure in Cleveland - many believe that may be the best defensive tackle combination in team history... Insisted on playing the entire 1969 title game against Minnesota Vikings despite suffering frozen fingers in 8-degree weather... Participated in a number of professional wrestling matches, including one against Bengal linebacker Ron Pritchard and another against Randy "Macho Man" Savage... Finished his career with a year in Cincinnati and then retired... Passed away in 1999 at the age of 56.

Honors:
Pro Bowl: 1967,1968,1969