Percy Johnson (footballer, born 1930)
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Percy Johnson | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Percival Clyde Johnson | ||
Date of birth | 8 October 1930 | ||
Date of death | 27 December 2014[1] | (aged 84)||
Debut | 1951, North Melbourne | ||
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1951–55 | North Melbourne | 52 (4) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955. |
Percival Clyde Johnson (8 October 1930 – 27 December 2014) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1950s.
A wingman or rover, Johnson was known for his pace and aggression.[2]
In 1956 he commenced training with Fitzroy but did not play a senior VFL game for them.[3]
References
- ^ "Tribute:Percival Clyde Johnson". Herald Sun.
- ^ "Johnson chosen NORTH SHOCK PUTS 'KICK' IN DEFENCE". The Argus. Melbourne. 3 September 1954. p. 26. Retrieved 5 January 2012 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Fitzroy star will watch". The Argus. Melbourne. 9 April 1956. p. 20. Retrieved 5 January 2012 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
- Percy Johnson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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