Johnny Mack Brown
American football player and actor
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Died
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Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An athlete and performer who played college football at the University of Alabama. Achieved All-American honors before playing professionally in the National Football League. Transitioned into acting and became recognized for western films and the television series 'The Lone Ranger' and 'The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok'.
Played college football at the University of Alabama
Appeared in 'The Lone Ranger'
Featured in 'The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok'
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