Jim Johnson Passes Away at Age 68: The Sadness and Football Effect

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Published: July 28, 2009

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... passed away today at the age of 68. He had been battling cancer for a few months now.

There's too much to be said of Jim Johnson. He was a stand-up man as well as an unbelievable football coach. His defense will leave an impact on the NFL that coaches for generations to come will look at and study.

Johnson is survived by his wife, two children, and four grandchildren.

His family, as well as the entire football world, grieve today as the passing of a great man is always a day of overwhelming sadness.

I'm sure tomorrow will be the most quiet and somber practice that the Eagles have ever had under coach Reid, and the entire Philadelphia fanbase is reeling after one of the worst tragedies to hit their football team since the passing of Jerome Brown.

As far as football is concerned, I hope that the Eagles, especially the defense, use this as a motivator for themselves throughout the entire year.

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