Former Ohio State star nominated for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
Pepper Johnson, a former Ohio State football star, has been nominated for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. He is one of ten nominees in the professional category, despite his ties to Ohio State. Voting for the honor is open to the public until June 12, allowing fans to support Johnson's nomination.
- ▪Pepper Johnson is a Detroit native and former Ohio State star.
- ▪He was drafted in the second round of the 1986 NFL draft by the New York Giants.
- ▪Johnson won two Super Bowls and recorded over 1,000 tackles during his NFL career.
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