Ken Johnson

Ken grew up in Anderson, IN where he was an All-State performer in both football and basketball. He went on to play basketball at Indiana University, earning All Big Ten honors. Ken was drafted into the NBA by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but accepted Tom Landry’s invitation to try-out with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League because of his unique athletic talents. He didn’t make it with the Cowboys, but was picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals where he played 8 successful years in the NFL as a Defensive End. Ken is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

Ken now resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Joyce, and one son, Raphael.

Honors

• Drafted by the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, but chose NFL instead.
• A starter, Ken played eight years with the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Pro Career: Cincinnati Bengals, 1970 - ‘’77