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Jerry Johnson – “Big Thawdy”

Induction:  Player
Presenter: Wayne Glover/James Chappelle
City/State:  Washington, DC
Date of Birth:  7/7/59                                                 Height/Weight:  6’/245
Children: Jerry Jr., Isaac, & Nicole     
Occupation:  Facilities Management Manager
Career as Player:  23 years   (1982-2004)
Position:  Center
Number: 37
Team:   Eastland Raiders, New Breed, Coleman Clan, Brothers AC, DC United
National Tournament Appearances: 17 years (1986-1993, 1996-2004)
National Championship Titles:  13  (1993/Touch-New Breed, 1996-1999/ 35 & Over-Coleman Clan, 1997/Touch-Coleman Clan, 1999/Flag-Brothers AC, 2000-2001/35 & Over-Eastland Raiders, 2001/Ineligible Line Man-Brother AC, 2002-2003/ 35 & Over-Coleman Clan, 2003/Flag- DC United)
All-American Team:  (11) 1987 “A-Touch” Offense – 1^st Team ; 1989 “A-Touch” Offense – 3^rd Team ; 1996 “A-Flag” Offense – 1^st Team ; 1996-1999 “35 & Over” Offense – 1^st Team; 2000 “Ineligible Line Man” Offense – 1^st Team; 2001 “ 35 & Over” Offense – 1^st Team ; 2003 “Ineligible Line Man” Offense – 1^st Team ; 2003 “ A-Flag” Offense – 1^st Team
Special Awards:  Was Washington, DC Touch League MVP 3 times. In 1976, was Theodore Roosevelt High School of Washington, DC Rookie of the year as a tight end. In 1978-1979, was All Inter-High in Washington, DC. In 1979, was an All-American High School Football Player for Theodore Roosevelt High School.

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