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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2020 · 32 MIN

S1, E9 | Billy "White Shoes" Johnson - Pioneer for the Return Game

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Episode 9 features Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, one of the top return men in the history of the NFL. His 14-year career started in 1974, after being drafted by the Houston Oilers. His speed and illusive running style soon earned him the respect of everyone in the league. It was once said, he could "stop on a dime and leave change!"Billy played with Houston from 1974-80, where he earned Pro Bowl honors in 1975 (MVP) and 1977. He spent the 1981 season playing in the CFL for the Montreal Allouettes. He returned to the NFL in 1982 with the Atlanta Falcons. During the 1983 season, he doubled as full-time kick returner and starting wide receiver, earning his 3rd trip to the Pro Bowl and being named "Comeback Player of the Year.""White Shoes" is in the College Football Hall of Fame, the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and was selected as the punt returner for the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-time Team.Intro music "Next Level" used under license by Composer Rujay Torres.

Episode 9 features Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, one of the top return men in the history of the NFL. His 14-year career started in 1974, after being drafted by the Houston Oilers. His speed and illusive running style soon earned him the respect of everyone in the league. It was once said, he could "stop on a dime and leave change!" Billy played with Houston from 1974-80, where he earned Pro Bowl honors in 1975 (MVP) and 1977. He spent the 1981 season playing in the CFL for the Montreal Allou...

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