William Alexander Johnson (born December 4, 1964) is a former professional

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defensive lineman who played nine seasons in the

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(CFL), mainly for the

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. Johnson was a five-time All-Star and won a Grey Cup with Calgary in 1992. He started his career in the NFL, playing for the Chicago Bears in 1987, where he was a

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. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a player in 2021.

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