Bengals Mourn Rudi Johnson : "You Could See the Twinkle in His Eye"

Geoff Hobson

Rudi Johnson, whose hard-charging runs closed Bengals' victories in the first years of the century to the Paycor Stadium chants of "Ruu-di, Ruu-di, Ruu-di," died Tuesday. He was 45.

Johnson, a low-slung 5-10, 228-pound running back, authored the two best rushing seasons in Bengals' history in 2004 and 2005 and is fourth on the club's all-time rushing list with 5,7423 yards.

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