There was much media surrounding Johnny Robinson in the run leading up to the Hall of Fame votes and after his selection was announced. The following links are for several, though nowhere near all, of the articles in which he was discussed at-length.
- July 17, 2018 – Kansas City Chiefs great Johnny Robinson stands for something more
- July 17, 2018 – How bad is backlog for worthy Hall of Famers? One of AFL’s greatest players is still waiting
- July 30, 2018 – Nearing 80, Robinson awaits the call from Canton
- August 1, 2018 – Looking back at Johnny Robinson’s career
- August 16, 2018 – Rabalais: Former LSU great Johnny Robinson deserves a place in Pro Football Hall of Fame … now
- August 17, 2018 – ‘I’m thrilled to my bones’: LSU, Chiefs great Johnny Robinson selected as Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist
- January 30, 2019 – Chiefs great Johnny Robinson should finally get that Hall of Fame call Saturday
- February 5, 2019 – Johnny Robinson returns to Monroe as Pro Football Hall of Famer
- June 19, 2019 – 1969 Kansas City Chiefs defense influenced famed Steel Curtain
- July 7, 2019 – The Call for the Hall: Robinson right where he needs to be
- July 20, 2019 – Overdue as it is, Johnny Robinson, 80, will enter Hall of Fame right on time
- August 1, 2019 – Johnny Robinson had 57 picks in 10 seasons, led Kansas City to Super Bowl IV win
- August 1, 2019 – NFL greats heartily endorsed Johnny Robinson
- August 2, 2019 – No ‘garbage interceptions’ for Hall of Famer Johnny Robinson
- August 2, 2019 – ‘God’s timing’: Former LSU great Johnny Robinson finally enters Hall of Fame after full life
- August 2, 2019 – Chiefs greats Robinson, Gonzalez are Hall of Famers whose traits still resonate today
- August 3, 2019 – Canton-nites: Mawae, Reed, Robinson wear Gold Jackets
- August 6, 2019 – SportsBeat KC podcast: A front row seat to the Pro Football Hall of Fame