Bill Johansen
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| Bill Johansen | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 27, 1928 Oslo, Norway |
| Died | March 21, 2001 (aged 72) Thunder Bay, ON, CAN |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 163 lb (74 kg; 11 st 9 lb) |
| Position | Centre |
| Shot | Right |
| Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Playing career | 1949–1965 |
William Odd "Red" Johansen (July 27, 1928 – March 21, 2001) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He played in one NHL game for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in Oslo, Norway, he grew up in Port Arthur, Ontario.[1] He was married to Nan Johansen (nee Courtney) and had four children: Rodrick (Rod) William (lawyer), Trevor Daniel William (NHL player (retired), Todd George William (entrepreneur) and Kyle Trygve William (public servant). After retiring from hockey he worked as a pipe/steam fitter until diagnosed with cancer and renal failure in 1995. He died in 2001 as a result of complications related to these conditions.[citation needed]
References [edit]
- ^ "NHL Player Search". The Official Site of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
External links [edit]
- Bill Johansen's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Bill Johansen's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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