Bill Johnson (footballer, born 1886)
| Bill Johnson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Stephen Johnson | ||
| Date of birth | 5 January 1886 | ||
| Place of birth | Fryerstown, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 5 October 1964 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Fitzroy, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Castlemaine / West Melbourne | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1907–08 | Essendon | 30 (4) | |
| 1912 | Carlton | 7 (0) | |
| Total | 37 (4) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1912. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
William Stephen Johnson (5 January 1886 – 5 October 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Johnson was originally from Castlemaine and captained West Melbourne to their only VFA premiership in 1906. He was then signed by Essendon, with whom he played as a half back flanker in their losing 1908 VFL Grand Final team. After a few seasons in Queensland, Johnson returned to the league in 1912 and spent the year at Carlton.
References
[edit]- Bill Johnson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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