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Running back and linebacker who was the 5th overall pick in the 1952 NFL draft, but chose instead to play in the CFL, where he was the 1959 Most Outstanding Player.He is best remembered for the "Johnny Bright Incident," where he was intentionally beat up during a college football game for racial reasons.He is considered the best player in the history of Drake University, which has produced NFL players such as Billy Cundiff.
BEFORE FAMEHe was an All-American at Drake University.
PERSONAL LIFEHe was married until his death, and had four children.
The meaning of the name Bright: From The Bright Town FUN FACTSFootball player Johnny Bright were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Pearl, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Horse, it is 160 days until Johnny Bright next birthday.
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