Billy "White Shoes" Johnson

Billy Johnson
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Johnson in 2021
No. 84, 81, 88
Position:Wide receiver,
Return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1952-01-27) January 27, 1952 (age 72)
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:Chichester
(Boothwyn, Pennsylvania)
College:Widener (1971–1973)
NFL draft:1974 / round: 15 / pick: 365
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Punt return yards:3,317
Kickoff return yards:2,941
Return touchdowns:8
Receptions:337
Receiving yards:4,211
Receiving touchdowns:25
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Arthur Johnson (born January 27, 1952), better known as Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) from 1974 through 1988. A 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time NFL Team selection, Johnson was one of the first players to display elaborate celebrations in the end zone.