NEW ORLEANS – The linebacking corps of the New Orleans Saints in the late 80's and early 90's was known as the Dome Patrol, recognized as the best collection of talent at that position on a single club throughout NFL history. The most physical of the quartet was Vaughan Johnson, a 6-3, 235-pounder who packed a wallop on any runner who might venture into his territory. He was quoted as saying, “I like to see their eyes roll back,” concerning any unfortunate ball carrier to make contact with the four-time Pro Bowler.
Johnson, who spent eight seasons in the Black and Gold from 1986-1993, will be the fourth of four standout local athletes to be inducted into the Allstate Sugar Bowl’s Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 5, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.