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Eagles Defensive Coordinator Jim Johnson Succumbs to Cancer
ESPN.com ^
| July 28, 2009
| AP
Posted on 07/28/2009 3:41:09 PM PDT by 07Jack
PHILADELPHIA -- Jim Johnson, whose attacking defenses helped the Philadelphia Eagles to one Super Bowl appearance and five NFC title games, has died. He was 68.
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TOPICS: Announcements; News/Current Events; US: New Jersey; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: belongsinblogger; belongsinchat; eagles; jimjohnson; nfl; notbreakingnews; pennsylvania
Another great loss and sad day for Philly sports fans. Johnson was treated for Melanoma in 2001. The cancer resurfaced in early 2009 and Johnson took a leave of absence in May. Jim was a good guy. Condolences and prayers to his family and friends.
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posted on
07/28/2009 3:41:10 PM PDT
by
07Jack
To: 4everontheRight; ABG(anybody but Gore); Abbeville Conservative; akorahil; albee; Americanwolf; ...
To: 07Jack
Feared it was coming. Sad day.
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posted on
07/28/2009 3:46:07 PM PDT
by
Williams
(It's The Policies, Stupid.)
To: Williams
As an Eagle fan for as long as I can remember, I’m no 70 years old, I offer my condolences his family and friends.
I for one will miss seeing him on the sidelines and watching his wonders with the defense.
God speed, till we surely will be with our Lord and Savior forever.
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posted on
07/28/2009 3:56:27 PM PDT
by
chiefqc
To: chiefqc
To: 07Jack
Not an Eagles fan, but respected the heck out of Jim Johnson’s coaching. A sad loss.
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posted on
07/28/2009 3:57:38 PM PDT
by
ilgipper
To: 07Jack
Wow, as a Cowboy fan, I can attest to the fact that the guy knew defense. Big loss for the Eagles and a bigger loss for his family and friends.
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posted on
07/28/2009 4:02:19 PM PDT
by
LS
("Castles made of sand, fall in the sea . . . eventually." (Hendrix))
To: Williams
When I heard it was in his bones a few months ago, I knew it wouldn’t be long.
RIP, JJ. It was a pleasure watching your defenses all these years.
To: ilgipper
Rest in peace Coach Johnson, from a Giant fan. You were always a worthy adversary.
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posted on
07/28/2009 4:03:20 PM PDT
by
Batman11
(Chicago, Land of Lincoln who freed the slaves and Land of Obama who enslaved the free.)
To: 07Jack
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posted on
07/28/2009 4:04:53 PM PDT
by
truthluva
("Character is doing the right thing even when no one is looking"..J.C. Watts)
To: ConservativeMan55
May you devise new blitz packages in Heaven.
Thoughts and condolances to the Johnson family and to Iggle nation....
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posted on
07/28/2009 4:42:01 PM PDT
by
cleveland gop
(AND THE CHAMPION GOLFER OF THE YEAR IS, STEWART CINK!!!!!!)
To: 07Jack
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posted on
07/28/2009 11:23:53 PM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
(~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
To: mainepatsfan
R.I.P.
As much as I detest the Eaglets, he was a very good coach.
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posted on
07/29/2009 4:23:11 AM PDT
by
wolfcreek
(KMTEXASA!)
To: wolfcreek
redskin fan here - great coach. always dreaded those blitzes (especially with jason campbell at qb!)
prayers for family
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posted on
07/29/2009 11:55:24 AM PDT
by
wayne_b24
(every day in the Light is a good day ... John 8:12 & 14:6; Psalm 119:105; Joshua 24:15)
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