Larry Johnson

Larry Alphonso Johnson, Jr. (born November 19, 1979) is an American football running back who played most recently for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL), and is currently a free agent. He played college football at Penn State University, and was recognized as an All-American. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft, and has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins of the NFL. Johnson was born in Pomfret, Maryland. He was one of three children born to Christine and Larry Johnson, Sr.. His father is a former high school vice-principal, a high school football coach, and the defensive line coach at Penn State University. Johnson graduated from State College Area High School in State College, Pennsylvania, where he played for the State College Little Lions high school football team. Johnson attended Penn State University, and played for coach Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 1999 to 2002. In 2002, he rushed for over 2,000 yards in a season without winning the Heisman Trophy, despite doing so with fewer carries than any other running back in the exclusive 2,000-yard club. He

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NFL Star Larry Johnson Sued for Alleged Attack

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DROPPED N-BOMB AFTER FIGHT

Former All-Pro running back Larry Johnson is accused of beating the living daylights out of a man ... who later allegedly told police, "This ni**er is going down" -- referring to Johnson.In a… READ MORE >

TMZ Sports, Celebrity Justice, Photo Galleries, Exclusive - 307 days ago
Mya Gets Carted Off by Larry Johnson

Mya Gets Carted Off by Larry Johnson

Now that he's out of the NFL, washed up former KC Chiefs running back Larry Johnson had nothing better to do but chauffeur singer/actress Mya around on a golf cart in Belize this week.The two are… READ MORE >

Paparazzi Photo, Hook Ups, TMZ Sports, Gossip / Rumors - 566 days ago
NBA Star Larry Johnson: 'Memba Him?

NBA Star Larry Johnson: 'Memba Him?

Former UNLV and NY Knick forward Larry Johnson made a bunch of hysterical Converse ads as Grandmama in the '90s. Guess what he looks like now! READ MORE >

Memba Them, TMZ Sports, Beauty - 733 days ago
Nightclub Sued for Letting NFL Superstar Inside

Nightclub Sued for Letting NFL Superstar Inside

NFL star Larry Johnson should never have been allowed into a Kansas City nightclub, in which he allegedly spat on and threatened to kill a woman last year, this according to a new lawsuit.… READ MORE >

TMZ Sports, Exclusives, Celebrity Justice - 908 days ago
Equality Group -- Keep LJ Out of Cincinnati

Equality Group -- Keep LJ Out of Cincinnati

UPDATE: LJ has reportedly signed with the Bengals. Homophobic slur-hurling running back Larry Johnson is expected to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals any minute now -- but a local gay rights group… READ MORE >

TMZ Sports, Developing Stories, Exclusives - 925 days ago
Larry Johnson -- Sacked in Kansas City

Larry Johnson -- Sacked in Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially kicked Larry Johnson to the curb -- cutting the running back from the NFL team in the wake of his gay slur scandal.Johnson was just 75 yards away from… READ MORE >

TMZ Sports - 933 days ago
Chiefs Fans to Owner: Fire Larry Johnson!!

Chiefs Fans to Owner: Fire Larry Johnson!!

Larry Johnson is roughly 80 yards away from becoming the all time leading rusher for the Kansas City Chiefs -- but after his anti-gay slur scandal last week, Chiefs fans want him off the team… READ MORE >

TMZ Sports, Developing Stories, Exclusives - 939 days ago
NFL Star's Agent -- You Can't Use the F-Word?

NFL Star's Agent -- You Can't Use the F-Word?

Larry Johnson's agent claims he's appealing the KC Chiefs decision to suspend the running back for dropping a gay slur this week -- but the real story is that the agent claims he "didn't realize"… READ MORE >

TMZ Sports, Exclusives - 944 days ago
GLAAD to Johnson: 'There Is No Excuse'

GLAAD to Johnson: 'There Is No Excuse'

GLAAD has responded to Larry Johnson's apology for hurling a gay slur at reporters yesterday -- and they're hoping the ordeal can be used as an example to other players in the NFL.President of the… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, TMZ Sports, GLAAD - 946 days ago
NFL Star Punished in Wake of Gay Slur

NFL Star Punished in Wake of Gay Slur

Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson just issued an apology for hurling a gay slur at reporters yesterday -- but it was too late ... the team has already sidelined him from team… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, TMZ Sports - 946 days ago