Billy Johnson is a player unfamiliar to most fans of the Patriots. That obscurity is unfortunately better than his side of the story. Johnson is one of many former players who are unfamiliar with their daily surroundings. Alzheimer’s robbed him of his memory. The toll of concussions and CTE pay an unforgiving price for these men and loved ones left to care for them.
Happy 77th birthday to Billy Johnson
Born February 19, 1943 in Stanton, Nebraska
Patriots safety, 1966-1970; uniform #47
The hard hitter was a rover back on three major Nebraska Cornhuskers bowl teams.