Harvey Johnson (coach)

Harvey Paul "Stud" Johnson (June 22, 1919 – August 8, 1983) was an American football player and coach.

Born and raised in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Johnson attended Bridgeton High School and Staunton Military Academy[1] Johnson played fullback at William & Mary and was named to the All-Southern Conference football team in 1941 and 1942.

[2] He was a member of the United States Navy during World War II and played for the 1944 Bainbridge Commodores football team.

[1] On November 24, 1949, Johnson set the AAFC record for most consecutive PAT conversions without a miss with 100.

It was speculated that Johnson's love of thoroughbred horse racing, a passion he shared with owner Ralph Wilson, allowed him to stay on the Bills payroll despite his poor performance in coaching.