Hall of Fame RB John Henry Johnson (35) accepts a handoff from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ed Brown in this publicity photo taken in 1963. (National Football League)

Dallas Cowboys safety Mike Gaechter (27) brings down Steelers RB John Henry Johnson with a flying tackle during the third quarter of a game at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field on Oct. 21, 1962. Johnson took a pass from Steelers quarterback Bobby Layne for a 7-yard gain before being tackled. Watching the action is the Cowboys' Bob Lilly (74), like Johnson a Hall of Famer. The Cowboys won the game 42-27. (Associated Press)

One Hall of Famer takes a handoff from another, as John Henry Johnson (35) accepts the ball from Steelers QB Bobby Layne in this publicity photo snapped in 1960. (National Football League)

John Henry Johnson (35) tries to clear space as Detroit Lions teammate Howard Cassady (40) shoots toward a big hole in the Bears' defense during the third quarter of a Dec. 14, 1959 game in Chicago. Bears guard Bill George (61) and end Doug Atkins (81) moved over to bring down Cassady, keeping him to just 2 yards on the play. The Bears won 25-14. (AP Photo/Ed Maloney)

(From left) Len Dawson, John Henry Johnson, Don Maynard, Gene Upshaw, Jim Langer, Joe Green and Larry Csonka are introduced as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1987 just before the AFC's 10-6 victory over the NFC in the Pro Bowl played on Feb. 1, 1987 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (National Football League)

John Henry Johnson is introduced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1987 just before the AFC's 10-6 victory over the NFC in the Pro Bowl played on Feb. 1, 1987 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (National Football League)