Johnny Robinson
Inducted:
2019
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Born:
September 9, 1938
Delhi, Louisiana, U.S.
Position:
Safety
College:
LSU
Johnny Robinson was one of the most instinctive and dependable safeties in football history, known for his leadership and ability to make clutch plays. Born in 1938, he began his career as a running back before transitioning to defense, where he became a cornerstone of the Kansas City Chiefs’ dominant secondary. Over a 12-season career from 1960 to 1971, Robinson recorded 57 interceptions, returning them for 741 yards and 18 touchdowns. His combination of speed, awareness, and toughness made him a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks.
Robinson played a vital role in helping the Chiefs capture victories in the AFL Championship and Super Bowl IV, where he played through injury to help secure the win. A six-time AFL All-Star and three-time NFL Pro Bowler, he was a consistent force throughout the league’s merger era. Robinson’s exceptional career and championship legacy earned him induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
Robinson's Awards and Honors
- Super Bowl champion (IV)
- Pro Bowl (1970)
- First-team All-Pro (1970)
- NFL interceptions leader (1970)
- AFL champion (1962)
- 6× AFL All-Star (1963–1968)
- 5× First-team All-AFL (1965–1969)
- 2× Second-team All-AFL (1963, 1964)
NFL Records
- 57 career interceptions (Top 15 all-time)
- Led league in interceptions twice (1966, 1970)
- Key defensive leader in Chiefs’ Super Bowl IV victory over Minnesota Vikings
NFL Teams
Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs (1960–1971)
NFL Draft:
1960: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Dallas Texans
Number Worn:
42
NFL Stats
Seasons:
12 (1960–1971)
Games Played:
164
Game Started:
156
Rushing yards:
658
Rushing average:
4.4
Receptions:
77
Receiving yards:
1,228
Interceptions:
57
Fumble recoveries:
6
Total touchdowns:
18