Bill Johnson (footballer, born 1886)

Bill Johnson
Personal information
Full name Bill S. Johnson
Date of birth 5 January 1886
Date of death 5 October 1964(1964-10-05) (aged 78)
Original team(s) Castlemaine / West Melbourne
Height/Weight 177 cm / 79 kg
Position(s) Utility
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1907-08
1912
Total
Essendon
Carlton
30 (4)
07 (0)
37 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1912 season.

Bill S. 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.

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