Johnny Wilson (American football)


John S. "Long John" Wilson was an American football player.
Wilson, born in Dover, OH, played high school football for the Steubenville Big Red where we earned All-Ohio status. He then played his college football for the Western Reserve Red Cats, present-day Case Western Reserve University, from 1935 – 1938 where he greatly contributed to a number of undefeated teams under Coach Bill Edwards. His combined collegiate record was 36-2-1.
Wilson played four seasons in the National Football League for the Cleveland Rams from 1939 – 1942.