Jimmy Johnson was a legendary football player and coach who had a long and successful career. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas and attended the University of Arkansas, where he was an All-American defensive lineman. After college, Johnson was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1961 NFL Draft. He played for the 49ers for five seasons, earning All-Pro honors in 1965.

Johnson then moved on to the Seattle Seahawks, where he played for three seasons. During his time with the Seahawks, Johnson was named to the Pro Bowl twice and was a part of the team's first playoff appearance in 1978.

After his playing career, Johnson moved into coaching. He was an assistant coach for the University of Pittsburgh for two years before becoming the head coach at Oklahoma State University in 1979. Johnson led the Cowboys to three consecutive bowl games and was named Big Eight Coach of the Year in 1983.

In 1984, Johnson was hired as the head coach of the University of Miami Hurricanes. During his five-year tenure, Johnson led the Hurricanes to a 52-9 record, two national championships, and four Big East titles.

In 1989, Johnson was hired by the Dallas Cowboys as head coach. During his tenure, the Cowboys won two Super Bowls and three NFC East titles. Johnson was named NFL Coach of the Year in 1991 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

After leaving the Cowboys, Johnson moved into broadcasting. He was a studio analyst for Fox NFL Sunday from 1994 to 1999. He also served as an analyst for the NFL Network and ESPN.

Jimmy Johnson's career spanned nearly four decades and was marked by success both on and off the field. He was a two-time All-Pro player, two-time Super Bowl champion coach, and a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. His legacy will live on for many years to come.

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