Clemson Tigers Football

Tracy Johnson, a former Clemson fullback who was with the Tigers for three ACC Championship titles in the 1980s, died Friday after a battle with brain cancer.  Johnson, 56, was the starting fullback for Coach Danny Ford’s title teams in 1987 and 1988, ranking in the top 10 nationally on AP and UPI polls. He was a key reserve on the 1986 championship team.  He later turned pro and played for four different NFL franchises.  A memorial celebrating his life is planned for the weekend of Apr. 30.