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Johnson, Giants trainer for 60 years, dies at 98

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- John Johnson, an athletic trainer in the New York Giants organization for 60 years, has died. He was 98.

The Giants said that Johnson died on Sunday.

Johnson retired following their victory in the Super Bowl in January 2008.

"Johnny Johnson was one of the finest men I have ever known," said John Mara, Giants president and chief executive officer. "He spent 60 years with our team caring for players from Charlie Conerly and Frank Gifford, right on up to Eli Manning. Nobody was more loved and respected than Mr.