Bill Johnson (footballer, born 1886)
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).
| 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 | |||
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
- 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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