Magic, Jimmy, and Randy: Famous Johnsons Trivia

The name 'Johnson' is the 2nd most common last name in the USA. It is English and Scottish in origin. Approximately 1.9 million Americans have that surname. It is also the 9th most common surname in Canada as almost 80 000 people have that surname. It is the 8th most common surname in England with about 87 000 people having that surname. Given that data, it shouldn't be a surprise that many athletes have that last name. Do you know your 'Johnsons'? Time to find out!

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Magic, Jimmy, and Randy: Famous Johnsons Trivia

What former Johnson once battled with Doug Flutie for the starting QB job with the Buffalo Bills?

What Johnson played 3rd base in MLB from 1982 to 1995 with the Mets, Tigers, and Rockies?

What former NBA Johnson just recently finished a 20 year career in the NBA?

What famous Johnson was nicknamed 'Magic'?

What former Johnson played in the NBA from 1988 to 2004 and then coached in the league for 7 more seasons?

What former NFL quarterback won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

What Hall of Fame coach was in charge of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL from 1983 to 1991?

What Johnson played on the 1980 U.S. Gold Medal Olympic Hockey team and then in the NHL for 11 seasons?

What Johnson was drafted in the 1st round of the NFL Draft by the New York Jets in 2022?

What famous Johnson was nicknamed 'Megatron'?

What former Johnson starred for 7 seaons with the Milwaukee Bucks in the late 1970s and early 1980s?

What famous Johnson played WR and had many tremendous seasons playing for the Houston Texans?

What was the nickname of 4 time NFL Pro-Bowler Gary Johnson?

What former MLB pitcher ranks 2nd all-time in career strikeouts?

What former MLB pitcher won 417 career games with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927?

What former Johnson played for Phoenix and on championship teams in Boston in the NBA?

What current PGA golfer is the son-in-law of Wayne Gretzky?

What former NFL wide receiver was nicknamed 'Ocho Cinco'?

What Johnson played MLB from 1965 to 1978 and then later won Manager of the Year twice?

What former NBA player with the Pistons and Spurs was nicknamed 'Microwave'?

In 2002, Donald Johnson was ranked #1 in this sport:

What current Johnson is a starting wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers?

What famous Johnson played WR in the NFL for many years and won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay?

What Johnson played MLB from 1972 to 1986 with the Astros, Yankees, Cubs, Athletics, Rangers, Indians, and Blue Jays?

What famous Johnson coached the Dallas Cowboys to a Super Bowl victory?

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