Johnnie Robinson
football player (born 1944)
Johnnie Robinson (born November 6, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers.
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Chronology provides the most reliable spine for this subject; interpretation should follow only after identities and dates are secure. The source revision retrieved here is dated Aug 2, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q108052656. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1944.
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