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THEY WILL COME to the West Club at Lincoln Financial Field today to remember the life of Jim Johnson. His family. His friends. Men who coached with and against him. Men who played for him. Wayne Ford won’t be there for the private memorial service, but he will be thinking about big Jim today and remembering once again the enormous impact he had on his life. Ford met Johnson in another time and place. Before he made his mark with the Eagles as one of the NFL’s very best defensive coordinators. Before his 12 years as an assistant with the Cardinals and Colts. Before his 2 years as a defensive coordinator in the United States Football League. Before college coaching stops at Notre Dame and …

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