Tom Johnson (tackle, born 1931)
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| Positions | Defensive tackle Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 19, 1931 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 15, 1991 (aged 60) Muskegon Heights, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Muskegon Heights (Muskegon Heights, Michigan) |
| College | Michigan |
| NFL draft | 1952: 6th round, 63rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Thomas Johnson (January 19, 1931 – May 15, 1991) was an American football player. He played at the defensive and offensive tackle positions for the University of Michigan from 1948 to 1951. He was selected as the most valuable defensive tackle in the Big Ten Conference in 1950 and as a first-team All-American at the same position in 1951. He was selected in the 6th round of the 1952 NFL draft and became the second African-American to play for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL).