University of Georgia

UGA football legend Andy Johnson dies at 65

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.

This article was written by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.