ATHENS, Ga. — Former University of Georgia quarterback Andy Johnson has died after a lengthy illness. He was 65.
Johnson starred at UGA from 1971 through 1973, and later played seven seasons in the NFL as a running back.
Johnson was also a standout baseball player and is a member of the Georgia Sports and Athens Athletic Halls of Fame.
Heavy heart today, with the passing of one of my childhood favorites, former Athens HS, UGA & @Patriots star Andy Johnson. I'm going to miss him. Andy made a huge positive impact on me. Thoughts & prayers to his family. @UGAAthletics @680TheFan
— buck belue (@buckbelue8) May 16, 2018
Got to see Andy Johnson play an awesome QB & Shortstop at #UGA Watching him play baseball gave me hope that I could do the same one day! @UGAAthletics He totally impacted my path! @680TheFan
— buck belue (@buckbelue8) May 16, 2018
This article was written by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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