Charlie Johnson (defensive tackle), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American-football player (1952-)
Date of Birth: 17-Jan-1952
Place of Birth: West Columbia, Texas, United States
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Charlie Johnson (defensive tackle)
- Charles Johnson (born January 17, 1952) is a former professional American football player who played nine seasons in the National Football League.
- He played in Super Bowl XV for the Philadelphia Eagles and was selected to three Pro Bowls.
- Johnson's three interceptions in 1980 was remarkable because he was typically replaced by teammate Ken Clarke on passing downs.
- Johnson played college football at the University of Colorado.
- After three consecutive Pro Bowl seasons, in the 1982 Philadelphia Eagles training camp Johnson publicly criticized coach Dick Vermeil's training methods and asked to be traded.
- Both the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings showed interest, and Johnson chose to go to Minnesota, who sent a 1983 second-round selection to the Eagles in exchange for Johnson.
- Johnson would play three more seasons with the Vikings, and retired after the 1984 season.
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