Norm Johnson

Norm Johnson, born on May 31, 1960, is a distinguished former professional American football player who made his mark as a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for an impressive eighteen seasons. His career spanned from 1982 to 1999, during which he showcased his talents with the Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson's journey began at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he played college football for the UCLA Bruins, graduating in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in economics.

Throughout his NFL career, Johnson earned the nickname "Mr. Automatic" due to his remarkable consistency and accuracy. He concluded his time in the league with a field goal success rate of seventy-six percent, converting three hundred sixty-six of four hundred seventy-seven attempts, and achieving an extraordinary ninety-nine percent success rate on extra points, with six hundred thirty-eight out of six hundred forty-four. His total of one thousand seven hundred thirty-six points ranks him twelfth in NFL history, alongside impressive standings in extra points and field goals made.

Johnson's standout season came in nineteen ninety-five when he led the NFL in both field goals made and attempted, successfully kicking thirty-four out of forty-one attempts. His contributions were pivotal in leading the Steelers to Super Bowl XXX, where he made crucial field goals in the playoffs, including a notable forty-six-yard kick in the championship game against the Dallas Cowboys. Notably, he is the only player to have been teammates with both Jerome Bettis and Franco Harris, the Steelers' top two all-time leading rushers.

Off the field, Johnson has embraced a successful career in real estate after his NFL tenure, residing in western Washington state. He is also known for his heroic act on December 10, 2007, when he rescued a woman from a car accident on icy roads in Kitsap County, Washington, demonstrating his character and commitment to helping others. Johnson is married to Lori and is a proud father to three sons: Jordan, Jarrett, and Jameson.