Billy "White Shoes" Johnson

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.

Billy Johnson
Johnson in 2021
No. 84, 81, 88
Position:Wide receiver,
Return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1952-01-27) January 27, 1952
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
  • NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1983)
  • First-team All-Pro (1977)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1983)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (1975, 1977, 1983)
  • NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • Titans/Oilers Ring of Honor
  • 2× First-team Little All-American (1972, 1973)
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
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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