Curley Johnson Passed Away

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  1. DMaynard13

    DMaynard13 New Member

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    Curley was also the third string halfback behind Boozer and Bill Mathis. The kicker, Jim Turner, was also the third string QB behind Namath and Babe Parelli. Back then, guys really earned their paychecks. :)
     
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    matt robinson 17 Well-Known Member

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    At some points Curley, Tank and Verlon Biggs all kicked off
     
    #42 matt robinson 17, Jun 17, 2016
  3. 1968jetsfan

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    As many has pointed out he was the punter and not the place kicker.
    though he did start off his career as a RB ;)

    He was a damn fine punter too, ranks 71st on the all time average yards per kick. Sounds low I know but 24 of the punters ahead of him are currently active players. 42.3 over a career isn't a bad average.
     
    #43 1968jetsfan, Jun 20, 2016
  4. Endlessly Counting

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    He did kick off. He may have kicked off in 1968, but I don't recall. I also recall BIggs kicking off in 65 or 66
     
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