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Dennis Johnson (other)
Dennis Johnson (1954–2007) was an American basketball player. Dennis or Denis Johnson may also refer to: *Denis Johnson (inventor) ( – 1833), British coachmaker and bicycle-maker *Dennis Johnson (North Dakota politician) (born 1949), American politician *Dennis Johnson (Oklahoma politician) (born 1953), American politician *Denis Johnson (1949–2017), American author *Dennis Johnson (defensive tackle) (1951–1997), American football defensive lineman for the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills *Dennis Johnson (linebacker) (born 1958), former American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers *Dennis Johnson (fullback) (born 1956), former American football fullback for the Buffalo Bills and New York Giants *Dennis Johnson (defensive end) (born 1979), former American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers *Dennis Johnson (running back) (born 1990), American football running back *Dennis Johnson (athlete) (193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson
Dennis Wayne Johnson (September 18, 1954 – February 22, 2007), nicknamed "DJ", was an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Seattle SuperSonics, Phoenix Suns, and Boston Celtics. He was a coach of the Los Angeles Clippers and an alumnus of Dominguez High School, Los Angeles Harbor College and Pepperdine University. A prototypical late bloomer, Johnson overcame early struggles and had a successful NBA playing career. Drafted 29th overall in 1976 by the Seattle SuperSonics, Johnson began his professional career as a shooting guard. He eventually led the Sonics to their only NBA championship in 1979 winning the Finals MVP Award. After three seasons with the Phoenix Suns, he became the starting point guard for the Boston Celtics, with whom he won two more championships. Johnson was voted into five All-Star Teams, one All-NBA First and one Second Team, and nine consecutive All-Defensive First and Second Teams. Apart from h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denis Johnson (inventor)
Denis Johnson ( – 25 December 1833) was an English coachmaker who worked on Long Acre, London, England. He was a pioneer bicycle-maker. Biography Johnson was married to Mary Newman in St Anne's Church, Soho in 1792 and they had two daughters. He worked out of 75 Long Acre for about 15 years from 1818. Johnson continued as a coachmaker until he died on Christmas Day 1833. The family business continued to trade here until 1867. Bicycle maker Johnson created an improved version of the German Karl Drais's Draisine, the archetypal bicycle. Johnson's pedestrian curricle was patented in London in December 1818, becoming Britain's first bicycle. It featured an elegantly curved wooden frame, allowing the use of larger wooden wheels. Several parts were made of metal, which allowed the vehicle to be lighter than the continental version. Although Johnson referred to his machine as a ‘pedestrian curricle’, it was formally referred to as a ‘velocipede’, and popularly as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson (North Dakota Politician)
Dennis Johnson (born 1949) is an American politician. He is a former member of the North Dakota House of Representatives The North Dakota House of Representatives is the lower house of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly and is larger than the North Dakota Senate. North Dakota is divided into between 40 and 54 legislative districts apportioned by population as ... from the 15th District, serving from 1992 to 2024. He is a member of the Republican party. Johnson did not seek re-election in 2024. References 1949 births 20th-century members of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly 21st-century members of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly Living people People from Benson County, North Dakota Republican Party members of the North Dakota House of Representatives {{NorthDakota-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson (Oklahoma Politician)
Dennis L. Johnson is an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2006 to 2016. Biography Dennis L. Johnson was born on July 22, 1953. He graduated from Weber State University. In 2006, he was elected to represent the 50th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party. In April 2013, he used the anti-semitic phrase "try to Jew me down on the price" during a legislative debate and apologized before adding Jewish Jews (, , ), or the Jewish people, are an ethnoreligious group and nation, originating from the Israelites of History of ancient Israel and Judah, ancient Israel and Judah. They also traditionally adhere to Judaism. Jewish ethnicity, rel ... people were "good small businessmen as well.” He later officially apologized again on the house floor. He lost his 2016 reelection campaign to Marcus McEntire. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Dennis 1953 births Republican Party members of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denis Johnson
Denis Hale Johnson (July 1, 1949 – May 24, 2017) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and poet. He is perhaps best known for his debut short story collection, ''Jesus' Son (short story collection), Jesus' Son'' (1992). His most successful novel, ''Tree of Smoke'' (2007), won the National Book Award for Fiction. Johnson was twice shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Altogether, Johnson was the author of nine novels, one novella, two books of short stories, three collections of poetry, two collections of plays, and one book of reportage. His final work, a book of short stories titled ''The Largesse of the Sea Maiden'', was published posthumously in 2018. Early years Denis Johnson was born on July 1, 1949, in Munich, West Germany. Growing up, he also lived in the Philippines, Japan, and the suburbs of Washington, D.C.Jesse McKinley"A Prodigal Son Turned Novelist Turns Playwright" ''The New York Times'', June 16, 2002. His father, Alfred Johnson, worked for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson (defensive Tackle)
Dennis Leroy Johnson (born October 22, 1951) was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Delaware and was drafted in the thirteenth round of the 1973 NFL draft. Johnson played high school football at Passaic High School. The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame was founded in 1976. Al Cartwright, who helped found it, was its first president and was inducted to its hall of fame in 1980. The current museum building was constructed in 1993. The Delaware Sports ... inducted Johnson in 2006. References External links * * 1951 births 1997 deaths Passaic High School alumni Sportspeople from Passaic, New Jersey Players of American football from Passaic County, New Jersey American football defensive tackles Washington Redskins players Buffalo Bills players Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson (linebacker)
Dennis Craig Johnson (born June 19, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played six seasons for the Minnesota Vikings (1980–1985) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985).Woodyard, Eric (20 March 2014)NFL was 'big' Dennis Johnson's target as early as middle school, now he's headed to second Flint hall of fame mlive.comZier, Patrick (1 November 1985)Ex-Viking finds himself on Buc's side ''The Ledger'' (Lakeland, Florida) He played college football for the USC Trojans The USC Trojans (also Southern California Trojans) are the College athletics in the United States, intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. While the men's teams are nicknamed the .... References 1958 births Living people American football linebackers Minnesota Vikings players Players of American football from Flint, Michigan Tampa Bay Buccaneers players U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson (fullback)
Dennis D. Johnson (born February 26, 1956) is a former American football fullback and tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills and New York Giants. He played college football at Mississippi State University and was selected in the third round of the 1978 NFL draft. Professional career Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills selected him in the 3rd round (59th overall) of the 1978 NFL draft. He played in 16 games during their 1978 season and in the first three games of their 1979 season. On October 6, 1979, Johnson was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury for the remainder of the 1979 season. The Bills released him on September 3, 1980. New York Giants Johnson signed with the New York Giants as a tight end on December 3, 1980, and he played in the final two games of the 1980 season. He returned in 1981, but was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee problem on August 3, 1981, through the entire 1981 season. Boston/New Orl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson (defensive End)
Dennis Alan Johnson (born December 4, 1979) is an American former professional football defensive end who played for the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). While playing his senior season for Harrodsburg High School, he was named the National Player of the Year by ''Sports Illustrated'' and 1997 National High School Defensive Player of the Year by ''USA Today'' and ''The Sporting News''. Johnson attended the University of Kentucky, where he was a Third-team All-American and All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) First-team defender. Johnson is currently the head football coach and district athletic director at Woodford County High School in Versailles, Kentucky. Early life Dennis Johnson grew up in Kentucky, where the local high school had very low enrollment. Due to Harrodsburg High School's small size, Johnson was allowed to suit up with the high school varsity team as a second grader. He already stood 5'7" and weighed 170 pounds. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson (running Back)
Dennis Johnson (born February 24, 1990) is a former American football running back. He played college football for Arkansas. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland. The Browns compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC North, North division. The team is named after .... Professional career Houston Texans Johnson was signed by the Houston Texans on April 28, 2013. He was released by the Texans on August 30, 2013. Cleveland Browns Johnson signed with the Cleveland Browns on September 2, 2013. He was released by the Browns on September 7 and re-signed to the Browns' practice squad on September 10, 2013. Houston Texans Johnson was claimed by the Houston Texans off the Browns' practice squad on October 27, 2013. The Texans released Johnson on August 11, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson (athlete)
Dennis Osric Johnson OD (6 May 1939 – 22 April 2021) was a Jamaican sprinter who equalled the world record, 9.3 seconds, for the 100-yard dash in 1961. Johnson later became a coach and advisor, and the architect of the Jamaican athletics programme. Track career Born in Jamaica in 1939, Johnson traveled to the United States for his college education. He studied at San Jose State College (now San Jose State University), where he was coached by the legendary sprints coach Bud Winter and was a member of the San Jose State Spartans track team. In 1959, he won a bronze medal at the 1959 Pan American Games in the 4 × 100 m relay as a member of a combined West Indies Federation team. In 1961, within a six-week period, he equalled the then world record for the 100 yards three times at 9.3 s:''Progression of IAAF World Records 2011 Edition'', Editor Imre Matrahazi, IAAF Athletics, pp. 15–16. *11 March at San Jose in the San Jose State Relays meet; *15 April at San Jose in the A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Johnson (composer)
Dennis Lee Johnson (November 19, 1938 – December 20, 2018) was a mathematician and minimal composer. He is the namesake of the Johnson homomorphism in the study of mapping class groups of surfaces. Johnson’s early talent for mathematics earned him a full scholarship to the Phillips Exeter Academy, New Hampshire, where he completed high school. He enrolled to study mathematics at the California Institute of Technology in 1956. But after a year he became disillusioned, and although he had studied the piano only casually as a child, he decided to transfer to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), to study music. Johnson is credited as having composed one of the first truly minimal compositions, ''November'', which was written for solo piano in 1959 and later revised. The creation of ''November'' was inspired by Johnson's UCLA college friend La Monte Young's '' Trio for Strings'', written in 1958. ''November'' is a pensive piano piece that runs for nearly six hou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
