Hall of Fame cornerback Jimmy Johnson, who played for the 49ers from 1961-79, has passed away at age 86
San Francisco 49ers hall of famers Joe Montana, from left, former owner Eddie DeBartaolo, Jr., Charles Haley, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Jimmy Johnson, Ronnie Lott and Dave Wilcox before an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 in Santa Clara, Calif.
Only John Brodie played more seasons with the 49ers than Johnson, whose tenure lasted as long as that of Jerry Rice, the only player in 49ers history to appear in more games . “Once he settled in at left cornerback, he flourished,” Porter added. “The notion that a ‘lockdown’ cornerback could cut the field in half for the opposition was true with Jimmy. Only rarely would other teams’ quarterbacks even look his direction, and more often than not regretted the decision if they challenged him.”
Johnson recorded 47 interceptions in his 49ers’ career. He also scored two touchdowns, recovered seven fumbles, forced a fumble and had a safety.
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