This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/27/2002.
One of only two Oilers to make the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, Billy Johnson knew how to draw attention. It helped to have a nickname. The 1976 Pro Bowl, held in New Orleans, was Johnson's first appearance on a national stage. Billy grabbed a punt from Detroit's Herman Weaver, moved down the right sideline, dodged two defenders and sailed to a 90-yard touchdown. His return, and the 159 total return yards, are still Pro Bowl records. On the left front tail of the jersey is the "Russell Athletic" label which includes the size "42." On the back of the shirt is red mesh nameplate with the name "B. Johnson" in white tackle twill. The player number "81" appears on the front, back and on each sleeve of the jersey in gray on black ironed-on numbers. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind.