Photos: Ex-Falcon Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson

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Photos: Ex-Falcon Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson

Photos of former Falcons standout Billy "White Shoes" Johnson.

The Raiders' Sam Seale does a face plant in the end zone after being unable to stop Billy "White Shoes" Johnson of the Falcons in 1985. Johnson was a standout receiver and kick returner. AJC file photo

The Falcons' Billy "White Shoes" Johnson's glasses fall down over his face as he returns a kickoff against the Los Angeles Rams in 1982. AJC file photo

The Falcons' Billy "White Shoes" Johnson removes tape from his fingers in 1985. AJC file photo

The Falcons' Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson celebrates after scoring a touchdown in 1985. AJC file photo

Falcons assistant coach Billy "White Shoes" Johnson (right) shows he still has some speed as he tries to cover receiver Roddy White during a drill at practice in 2007. AJC file photo

Former Atlanta Falcons receiver Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson is interviewed in 1985. AJC file photo

Billy "White Shoes" Johnson tries to pull away from the grasp of a Jets tackler in 1983. AJC file photo

Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson watches his teammates practice as he recovers from an injury in 1986. AJC file photo

Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson streaks down the sideline in 1984. AJC file photo

Falcons receiver Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson dances in the end zone after a touchdown in 1984. AJC file photo

Johnson meets with fans while endorsing a new cologne in 1985. AJC file photo

Falcons front office executive Billy Johnson (left) accompanies Michael Vick in court in Clayton County in 2002. Vick was there due to citations he received. AJC file photo

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The Raiders' Sam Seale does a face plant in the end zone after being unable to stop Billy "White Shoes" Johnson of the Falcons in 1985. Johnson was a standout receiver and kick returner. AJC file photo

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