Dale Johnson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Dale Johnson

American football executive

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1902

Place of Birth: Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 24-Apr-1963

Profession: general manager

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Dale Johnson (August 15, 1902 – April 24, 1963) was a local businessman in Rock Island, Illinois, who is best known for his role in the ownership of the Rock Island Independents of the National Football League from 1923 until 1925.
He took over the team from Walter Flanigan after Flanigan decided to refocus all of his time on his insurance and real estate businesses. Once he became owner of the team, Johnson made Vince McCarthy, the team's back-up quarterback, his new general manager.
He also signed Jim Thorpe to the team in 1924.
After the 1925 season, Johnson moved the team to the rival American Football League.
Johnson felt that the AFL, which featured Red Grange, would out-perform the NFL.
He signed Elmer Layden, one of the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame.
However a lack of revenue prevented Johnson from signing and retaining many of his players.
As a result, the Independents franchise folded after the 1926 season.