Johnnie Dirden

Johnnie Dieden
No. 81, 80, 87
PositionsWide receiver, kick returner
Personal information
Born (1954-03-14) March 14, 1954 (age 71)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High schoolStephen F. Austin (Houston)
CollegeSam Houston State
Supplemental draft1978: 10th round
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played26
Kick returns42
Return yards979
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Johnnie B. Dirden Jr. (born March 14, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Houston Oilers, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.[1] He played college football for the Sam Houston State Bearkats. He now resides in Denver, Colorado.

References

  1. ^ "Dirden in uphill battle again". The Houston Chronicle. Associated Press. August 3, 1981. Retrieved July 24, 2025.